Feehaali
| Feehaali | |
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 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Moomin Fuad |
| Written by | Moomin Fuad |
| Screenplay by | Moomin Fuad |
| Produced by | Mohamed Zuhuree |
| Starring | Mohamed Zuhuree Washiya Mohamed Anoof Ali Musthafa |
| Cinematography | Hussain Adnan |
| Edited by | Ahmed Asim |
| Music by | Ibrahim Affan |
Production company | Final Chapter Studio |
| Distributed by | Baiskoafu |
Release date |
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Running time | 25 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Feehaali is a 2021 Maldivian crime thriller short film written and directed by Moomin Fuad.[1] Produced by Mohamed Zuhuree under Final Chapter Studio, the film stars Mohamed Zuhuree, Washiya Mohamed and Anoof Ali Musthafa in pivotal roles.[2] The film was digitally released on 1 January 2021.[2]
Premise
Nanna (Washiya Mohamed), a young pretty girl begs her ex-boyfriend, Soppe (Anoof Ali Musthafa), to meet her in Male', one last time before her departure, hoping she could escape from her old-aged husband, Samad (Mohamed Zuhuree). While having a coffee, Soppe throws a cigarette filter off the terrace which lands on the newly purchased bed which Ahmed (Ali Fizam) was delivering to his short tempered brother-in-law, Masood (Ismail Rasheed). Having no cash in had, Ahmed leaves the bed with the pick-up driver (Ahmed Ishar) and flees from the scene. Ahmed gets rid of the bed by selling it to Samad for a cheap price. Due to the time-restriction in loading the bed into their boat, Samad takes it to his guest house. On entering his room, Samad is greeted with a surprise where he sees his young wife making out with her ex-boyfriend. Outraged, he suffocates him to death and buries him in the very same bed.
Cast
- Mohamed Zuhuree as Samad
- Washiya Mohamed as Nanna
- Anoof Ali Musthafa as Soppe
- Ismail Rasheed as Masood
- Ali Fizam as Ahmed
- Ahmed Ishar as Driver
- Nathasha Jaleel as Azima
- Mariyam Shifa (special appearance)
- Susan Ibrahim Fulhu (special appearance)
Release
Feehaali was digitally released on 1 January 2021 on the occasion of New Year.[2] It was made available for streaming from Baiskoafu application on the same day.[2]
Critical response
Upon release, the film received extremely positive reviews from critics. Ifraz Ali from Dho? praised the direction and writing by Moomin Fuad and wrote: "Similar to his previous ventures including Goh Raalhu and Nivairoalhi, the film ends with a difficult situation for the audience to evaluate and process what just happened; such is his power at his work".[3] Echoing similar sentiments, Fathimath Sausan Ali from CNM called the film as one of the best local recent local productions with a "jaw breaking" climax. "In an half an hour, the film justifies the crime-nest of the capital city with its path-breaking direction, writing, cinematography and editing".[4] Calling the film a "masterpiece" by Final Chapter Studio crew, Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas commended the performance and technical work of the whole crew and wrote: "Everyone involved in this project deserves full marks for forcing the audience to hold their breath from the very beginning till the credits roll out.[5]
References
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2020). "Feehaali: New year gift from Moomin Fuad". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Rasheed, Ahmed (30 December 2020). "Moomin Fuad's New Year gift is Feehaali". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ Ali, Ifraz (24 January 2021). "Film Review: The perspective of Male's crime nest". Dho?. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ Ali, Fathimath Sausan (5 January 2021). "Feehaali: The city was shown in its truest form in just half an hour". CNM. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (1 January 2021). "Feehaali: A recommended suspense thriller!". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.