The Ceremony - Marasem - مراسم

Saeed Hadadi's short film provides footage of the yearly ceremony honoring one of Shia Islam's great religious leaders, Imam Hossain, who was martyred around 1400 years ago. Using dynamic sound editing and clever camera work, 'The Ceremony' spans the day's celebration, capturing the atmospheres of bustling crowds, musical performances and chanting alike while managing to evoke the deeper meanings of the ritual.

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