Written & Directed By

Amir Fahim

Director’s Biography:

A pharmacist by training, who have always been passionate about the intersection of science and art. His journey into the arts began during his pharmacy school days, where he joined and subsequently led the theatre team. This experience allowed him to develop his skills in acting, writing, and directing, leading to the production of several successful plays.

His enthusiasm for storytelling soon extended beyond the stage to the realm of cinema. Where he became actively involved in several independent short film projects , video clips & ads., where he contributed as an actor and production manager the latest of which is “V’s Secret” movie screened in Durban international film festival 2024.

Some of the shorts
As an Actor/ acting coach: “Zoom in” , “What Audience want” , “V’s Secret“
As a producer: “ I can smell a rat” , “V’s Secret” , “Ana ya Habibty song”.

These experiences deepened his appreciation for the cinematic arts and solidified his commitment to filmmaking.

Director’s Statement:

A few years ago, my elderly neighbor’s daughter, recently divorced, moved back in with her mother. Due to ongoing issues with her ex-husband, my neighbor asked me to be available for protection if needed. When I wasn’t home, she promptly installed a surveillance camera above her door the next day.

This incident made me realize that everyday activities, like taking out the garbage in just my boxers, could now be recorded. It was a stark reminder that I am constantly being watched—from parental oversight and societal expectations to social media scrutiny, Google tracking, and governmental surveillance. We are all under the “microscope,” never truly free.

This experience inspired me to create this film. I see a reflection of myself in Khaled, navigating actions dictated by societal pressures rather than personal conviction. In many ways, I am Khaled, struggling between authenticity and the weight of external observation.