Film 2020
The Book of Sun
A high-school student discovers that making a film can change more than his timetable.
- Country collection
- Saudi Arabia
- Original title
- شمس المعارف
- Director
- Faris Godus
- Year
- 2020
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Story, without spoilers
In 2010, Husam becomes absorbed in video production during his final school year. His friend Maan, former rival Ibrahim and film-loving teacher Orabi join him in making a horror movie without a budget. Their improvised project offers creative freedom, but also puts school plans and the future imagined by their families under pressure.
Context & recognition
Faris Godus directs this 2020 comedy, produced by his brother Sohayb. Its portrait of emerging online creativity draws on the brothers’ own movement from home videos and YouTube towards cinema.
Main characters & cast
Husam
Baraa Alem
The student at the centre of the filmmaking project.
Maan
Ismail Al Hassan
Husam’s best friend and fellow participant.
Orabi
Sohayb Godus
The teacher who shares their passion for cinema.
