A short documentary by Waleed Al Madani
10’ - The United Arab Emirates, 2015
Arabic Dialogue / English Subtitles

Synopsis:

A father-son unstable relationship, born and raised among the ruins of damaged engines and mistreated cars. Diving in to a story where the father was never forgotten and the son never forgot. Struggling to get back up on his feet, whilst, being oblivious to the resemblance between his father and himself. The story takes place in Mussafah, the industrial area of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. The word “Sheikh” is a honorific title in the Arabic Language, given to the heads of tribes, and it is usually given at birth.A father-son unstable relationship, born and raised amongst the ruins of damaged engines and mistreated cars. Diving in to a story where the father was never forgotten and the son never forgot. Struggling to get back up on his feet, whilst, being oblivious to the resemblance between his father and himself. The story takes place in Mussafah, the industrial area of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. The word “Sheikh” is a honorific title in the Arabic Language, given to the heads of tribes, and it is usually given at birth.

Car repair shop with sign "Abu Sutaif Car Repair," various vehicles parked outside, person walking towards entrance, and adjacent mechanic equipment store.

Man with a beard smiling, wearing a red T-shirt, seated indoors against a tan wall.

Mechanic using impact wrench on vehicle undercarriage in auto shop