I Never Promised You a Jasmine Garden
| I Never Promised You a Jasmine Garden | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Teyama Alkamli |
| Written by | Teyama Alkamli |
| Produced by | Teyama Alkamli |
| Starring | Tara Hakim Sandy El-Bitar |
| Cinematography | Thomas Szacka-Marier |
| Edited by | Xi Feng |
Production company | Limbic Films |
| Distributed by | La Distributrice de films |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | Arabic English |
I Never Promised You a Jasmine Garden is a Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Teyama Alkamli and released in 2024. The film stars Tara Hakim as Tara, a queer Palestinian-Canadian woman struggling to suppress her emotions during a phone call with her best friend Sarab (Sandy El-Bitar).[1]
The film was screened in Telefilm Canada's annual Not Short on Talent showcase at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival,[2] and had its public premiere at the 2024 Canadian Film Festival.[3] It was subsequently screened at the 2024 Inside Out Film and Video Festival,[1] and was submitted to the 2024 Iris Prize competition for LGBTQ films.
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2025 | Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Tara Hakim | Nominated | [4] |
References
- ^ a b "Inside Out is about more than just screening films". Xtra Magazine, May 10, 2024.
- ^ Jenna Benchetrit, "A Canadian guide to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival". CBC News, May 20, 2023.
- ^ Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Ian Harnarine’s Doubles to open Canadian Film Fest". Playback, February 26, 2024.
- ^ Canadian Screen Awards: Film Nominations. Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, March 26, 2025.