A Matter of Life and Death

Hayat, a believer in superstitions, is convinced that an inherited curse will kill her on her thirtieth birthday. Yusuf, a brilliant but introverted heart surgeon, suffers from a slow heartbeat that only quickens when holding a scalpel. Together, they plan a mad scheme to cheat death, igniting a chain of chaos, comedy and an impossible love racing against time. Anas Batheef Anas Batheef is a multidisciplinary filmmaker who continuously re-examines himself through works that delve into themes such as identity, belonging, nostalgia, childhood traumas and their psychological effects. He began his career at an early age, working on major local commercial shoots across various industries, gaining