A poignant 2D animated short film that captures a solitary janitor's experience in the once-bustling Holy Mosque of Makkah during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Saudi filmmakers Suraya AlShehry and Nabila Abuljadayel bring a rare cinematic portrayal of the Holy Mosque of Makkah, a site that has been vastly underrepresented in film, especially animation.
The film's title, 'Prostrate and Draw Near,' is inspired by Abuljadayel's painting, evoking the spiritual significance of this profound moment where the mosque stands empty except for the unseen cleaners who had the privilege of praying there during the pandemic.
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Suraya AlShehry, Nabila Abuljadayel, Holy Mosque of Makkah, Prostrate and Draw Near