Sink (Arabic: غرق) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Zain Duraie. A co-production of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and France, it stars Clara Khoury, Mohammed Nizar and Wissam Tobeileh.
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September. It was also selected as the Jordanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
Premise A mother refuses to accept her son's deteriorating mental health, clinging to the belief he only needs direction, as crisis awaits.
Cast Clara Khoury as Nadia Mohammed Nizar as Basil Wissam Tobeileh
Production In December 2022, it was announced Zain Duraie would direct the film, receiving support from The Royal Film Commission - Jordan and Malmö Arab Film Fund. It additionally received support from Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and Doha Film Institute. Principal photography concluded by November 2024.
Release The film had its world premiered in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, where it was the only Arab film in the section. It later had its European premiere in competition at the BFI London Film Festival as the only Arab film in the First Feature Competition for the Sutherland Award. The film went on to travel internationally and was picked up for sales by Metfilm Studio in the UK which is known for its curative and selective line up, since then the film has been sold to major territories including North America and the United kingdom.
Accolades Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2025 International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg Ecumenical Jury Award Sink Carthage Film Festival Bronze Tanit BFI London Film Festival First Feature Competition Zain Duraie
See also
List of submissions to the 99th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film List of Jordanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
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