A short documentary by Waleed Al Madani
13’ - Portugal, 2018
English & Portugese (Arabic and English subtitles Available)

Selections:

Sharjah Film Platform (Sharjah, 2018)
Diversions International Film Festival (Zagreb, 2019)
Al Ain Film Festival (Al Ain, 2019)
Cinalfama Lisbon Internation Film Awards (Lisbon, 2019)
Emirates Short Film Festival (Dubai, 2019)
Bethlehem Student Film Festival (Bethlehem, 2020)

Synopsis:

Friendship crossroad is a short documentary highlighting fragments of the relationship between Michael (From Poland), and Baba (From Bangladesh). Both have been squatting in Lisbon for different durations. However, their lives crossed paths and brought a new flavor to their lives.
This documentary gives you an insight of the life of squatters, shedding light on the struggles of survival and art, friendship and wants.
Michael and Baba have different beginnings, and this story reveals their lives colliding in a crossroad.

Two people in a dimly lit room, one sitting and one standing, with scattered items and furniture around.
two people outdoors near a metal fence in a European city
A man lying in a cluttered room on a mattress, next to a window with a partially open blind. The walls are in disrepair, showing peeling paint. Surrounding the man are various personal items, a dresser, and some clothes hanging. Sunlight enters throu
Two people in a cluttered room with scattered items and furniture.