Animated film “Lamya’s Poem,” about a young Syrian refugee, is set to be released in North America on Feb. 21, 2023.
The movie, directed and written by Alex Kronemer, tells the story of a 12-year-old girl named Lamya who meets a poet — in a dream world — and must help him write a poem that will save her life. When Lamya escapes the war in her country, she gets a poetry book by the 13th-century Persian poet, Rumi.
“Lamya’s Poem” stars Canadian Egyptian actor Mena Massoud as Rumi, Canadian actress Millie Davis as Lamya and Pakistani American actor Faran Tahir as Baha Walad.
“We were inspired by accounts of displaced Syrians reading poetry and literature in refugee camps to help overcome the trauma of their displacement from home, friends, and family,” Kronemer told Deadline.
“At its center, ‘Lamya’s Poem’ is about the magical relationship between artists and their audiences that can cross time and space to help both heal and transcend difficult circumstances. While rooted in loss, the film ultimately is a life-affirming and family-friendly tale,” he added.
The movie will be available to rent or own on digital HD internet, cable and satellite platforms.
