Jordanian film Drowning aims for Oscar
The Jordanian film "Gharraq" ("Drowning") has been chosen as Jordan's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. This selection follows its success at over 30 international festivals, including Toronto, London, Mannheim-Heidelberg, and Carthage Days, along with its world premiere at the Red Sea Film Festival and participation in several other festivals. The film focuses on the character Nadia, a mother coping with a deteriorating marriage and her son Basil’s mental health crisis. It tells the story of a family struggling with communication barriers and the challenge of repairing familial bonds, conveyed through body language and silence. The entire production was filmed in Amman and features a Jordanian team of fifty artists and technicians. It highlights the strength of Jordanian cinema in addressing profound human issues and its ability to compete on the international stage. The Oscar committee now awaits its final decision regarding this nomination.
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