Simsim

Simsim
Sondos Al-Smerat
Drama, Dark Comedy
2024
82 minutes
PG
Jordan
Arabic
English
At 26, Simsim is determined to break free from a marriage she never chose. Restless and self-assured, she uses her job at a photography studio not just to support her daughter and mother, but as a space to flirt, connect, and reclaim her sense of self. Though estranged from her husband Qasem, he refuses to grant her a divorce. When he finally agrees -- on the bizarre condition that she finds him a new wife, Simsim dives headfirst into a surreal journey. However, as her quest spirals, she begins to confront her own contradictions and discovers that real freedom means more than just escape.
Sondos Dheeb Hassan Al-Smerat was born in the city of Irbid, Jordan. She graduated with honors from Yarmouk University in 2022, majoring in Drama and Filmmaking. She studied under a distinguished faculty composed of highly professional instructors, many of whom are members of the Jordanian Artists Association---an organization she is also a proud member of. Sondos began her artistic journey by directing and producing short films, many of which received numerous awards at local and international film festivals. She also participated in several training workshops organized by the Royal Film Commission -- Jordan.