Synopsis

British-Somali teen Muna is desperate to go on the school trip. But her parents aren't so sure. Tragedy strikes when her grandfather dies back in Somalia, and Muna must navigate a confusing mourning period for someone she never really knew - all while still desperately hoping to persuade her mother to change her mind about the trip.

Program Note

Muna is a delightful piece that explores the identity issues often faced by second-generation immigrants. Muna, a young British-Somali girl, feels confused and conflicted when she learns that she might not be able to go on a school trip due to the death of her grandfather in Somalia, who she never met before. As Muna navigates the tension between wanting to live her own life and coming to terms with the meaning of family and her roots, her emotional journey sways back and forth. This small tragedy, however, becomes a necessary part of Muna's growth and coming-of-age. (Choi Eunyoung)

Director

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  • Warda Mohamed
  • Warda is a BIFA-nominated filmmaker. She is an alumna of the BFI NETWORK@LFF talent programme and participated in the writersroom for the second season of Nida Manzoor’s Channel 4/Peacock comedy series WE ARE LADY PARTS. In the theatre, Warda co-directed DUGSI DAYZ, Sabrina Ali’s comedic riff on The Breakfast Club. The play has since transferred to New Diorama Theatre and the Royal Court. Warda’s debut narrative short MUNA was backed by BBC Film, in association with UK Muslim Film and Sabrina Elba. Making its International Premiere at 74th Berlinale Film Festival, the film has made Official Selection at over thirty film festivals globally – playing across Raindance, BFI London Film Festival, San Francisco, Aspen Shortsfest, Curta Cinema Rio de Janeiro, American Black Film Festival among others, scooping nominations at BIFA, London Critics Circle and the HBO Short Film Award. She is currently developing her debut feature screenplay MOON, with BBC Film and Working Title, and her debut TV pilot as part of this years’ cohort on the prestigious Channel 4 Screenwriting course.

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