Short film 2025
Esc
Virtual courage offers refuge from grief and responsibility.
- Country collection
- Saudi Arabia
- Original title
- إسك
- Director
- Khaled Nadershah
- Running time
- 25 min
- Year
- 2025
Editorial profile. Availability on LAREINE TV has not been confirmed.
Story, without spoilers
Grieving her father and caring for her family, Hulum retreats into a virtual-reality game. There she becomes Esc, a fearless fighter. The contrast between her avatar and daily obligations exposes the attractions and limits of escape.
Context & recognition
The Red Sea 2025 programme lists this 2025 short film with a running time of 25 minutes. Credits and production details follow the festival record.