White Dwarf

Shorts Prog. 01, Arab Short Films

White Dwarf

A fallen boxing champion guards a graveyard of cars, until one violent moment threatens to bury his future for good.

Director:
Osaed Migdadi

Genre:
Drama

Year:
2025

Duration:
9 minutes

Rating:
16+

Country:
Jordan

Language:
Arabic

Subtitling:
English

Screenplay: Enas Mousa Migdadi, Osaed Mousa Migdadi

Cast: Ahmed Srour, Jawhar Dughheimat, Muhammad Bataineh, Sufyan Bani Dumi, Sally Goussous, Tareq Shawabkeh, Osama Awawdeh

Cinematography: Khaled Al-Masri

Editing: Osama Migdadi, Sara Obeidat, Amal Al-Momani, Salsabila Al-Tweik

Production: Raghad Adel

Début Status: World Première

Synopsis

In a powerful and tension-filled drama, “White Dwarf” explores the story of Ayham, a scrapyard guard living under harsh conditions. He faces a situation that unveils his repressed anger, leading to a breaking point that changes everything.

Director’s biography

Osaed Mousa Migdadi, a 27-year-old writer and director from Irbid, Jordan. His passion for cinema began in childhood, shaped by endless hours watching films and series. He started in the industry as a catering assistant and gradually worked his way into directing, contributing to productions like Messiah, Dune: Part 2, and Everyday Life by Coldplay. In 2021, He directed His first short film, White Dwarf, supported by the Royal Film Commission. He aim to create films that explore real human stories and connect people across cultures through the universal language of emotion.