Bukra.
Directed by Alex Aljouni
This is the story of 11-year-old Amal, whose greatest dream is to play soccer with a real ball. She and her best friend Fouad have only ever played with one they crafted from scraps of cloth and twine. But when Amal spots a message under her cola bottle cap promising a chance to win an official World Cup ball, what once felt impossible suddenly feels within reach.
About Bukra.
Bukra. is a 15-minute family short film from the USA directed by Alex Aljouni. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Family Films” program and won Best Family Film.
- Director
- Alex Aljouni
- Program
- Family Films
- Award
- Winner, Best Family Film 2025
- Country
- USA
- Run time
- 15 mins
- Genre
- Family
- Watch
- Trailer
