It was in the winter and you were born at the beginning of spring

About This Movie

So, this short documentary, 'It was in the winter and you were born at the beginning of spring', really captures this bittersweet exchange between a mother and her son. Shot by Mahdi Baraghithi, the film uses a raw, almost intimate style that makes the viewer feel like they're stepping into a private moment. The pacing is slow, almost meditative, which gives it this reflective atmosphere. The themes of memory and the passage of time are palpable and linger with you long after. What’s striking is the way it balances irony with tenderness—there's a certain honesty in their interactions that feels both heartbreaking and hopeful. The practical effects, if you could call them that, are just real life unfolding, which adds to its charm.

Intimate portrayal of familial bondsExplores themes of memory and timeDistinctive slow pacing adds to its reflective quality