The Confessional
Drama
Two anguished characters meet unexpectedly in a confession box. One admits to starting a war. A previous Middle East encounter amplifies their agony. Are we also prepared to question the meaning of an examined life?
Director
Lucas Jedrzejak
Writers
Emily Swain, Andrew Woodward
Stars
Emily Swain, Jonathan Coote, Oussama El Ali
Release Date
April 21, 2018
Language
English, Arabic, French
Country
United Kingdom, Lebanon
🎭 Top Cast
Emily Swain
as Claire
Jonathan Coote
as The Man
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Oussama El Ali
as Said
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Paul Easom
as Bob
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Nada Abboud
as Older Missionary
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Chantal Fadel
as Translator
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Tanya Saab
as Younger Yazidi Sister
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Shirin Sakr
as Older Yazidi Sister
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Margaret Tully
as Mother Superior
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Nivine Yakzan
as Younger Missionary
🎬 Technical Specs
Filming Location
England, UK
Production
Bellesheures, Bison Grass Films, Evoke Media Group
🏷️ Keywords
middle easthuman rights
🎯 Categories
Drama
📖 Synopsis
Two anguished characters meet unexpectedly in a confession box. One admits to starting a war. A previous Middle East encounter amplifies their agony. Are we also prepared to question the meaning of an examined life?