Faqeeru Koe is a 2008 Maldivian period short-film written and directed by Ahmed Falah.[2] Produced by Mohamed Abdulla under Dhekedheke Ves Production, the film stars Mohamed Abdulla, Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles.[3][4]
| Faqeeru Koe | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Ahmed Falah |
| Screenplay by | Ahmed Falah |
| Produced by | Mohamed Abdulla[1] |
| Starring | Mohamed Abdulla Sheela Najeeb |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Moosa |
| Edited by | Abdulla Muaz |
| Music by | Ibrahim Nifar |
Production company | Dhekedheke Ves Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 55 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Premise
editKasim Fulhu (Mohamed Abdulla) and Sanfa Fulhu (Sheela Najeeb) are an underprivileged married couple who has a large family of six children. Despite their financial instability, the family manages every shortcomings, though the husband believes in a philosophy where a man shall never confide in a woman and shall never disclose the financial details to his wife. One day, the family were attended by two generous businessmen from the atoll, where they lend some money to Kasim Fulhu who hides all the statements and details from Sanfa Fulhu.
Their lives take an unexpected downfall when Sanfa Fulhu sells a cadjan unbeknownst to her that Kasim Fulhu has hidden all the money inside the cadjan. The businessmen return to the island and queries the couple on their limitations. Expecting a change in their lives, the men handover the money to Sanfa Fulhu this time, who makes a positive change to their lives.
Cast
edit- Mohamed Abdulla as Kasim Fulhu
- Sheela Najeeb as Sanfa Fulhu
- Mufeed as Razzaq
- Naeem as Thahhaan
- Ali Waheed as Ali Fulhu
- Matheen as Ibrahim Fulhu
- Mohamed as Mohamedbe
- Siththi as Siththi
- Aminafulhu as Fathimaidhaitha
- Abdul Kareem as Edhurube
- Ahmed as Seytu
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hadi Fanuge Dhandi Fanuge Jifuti" | Ahmed Falah | Ibrahim Zaid Ali | Ibrahim Zaid Ali |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Film - Short film | Faqeeru Koe | Won | [5] |
| Best Director - Short film | Ahmed Falah | Won | [5] | ||
| Best Actor - Short film | Mohamed Abdulla | Won | [5] | ||
| Best Actress - Short film | Sheela Najeeb | Won | [5] | ||
| 2015 | 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Film - Short film | Faqeeru Koe | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ Hussain, Fazleen (11 March 2016). "Muhamma returns to film industry after five years". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 January 2017). "Stars faded way too soon". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Saeed, Fathimath (23 October 2015). "Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 October 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.