Hurt

25 min

WORLD PREMIERE A father fights two battles. One is in the arena, as an MMA fighter trying to win to make his 6-year-old daughter proud. The other, within himself, is against a dark depression. With a confident and distinctive POV, this short, told through beautiful black-and-white photography, is a poignant story of familial love. – Murtada Elfadl

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/editor/cinematographer Simon Halsall.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Simon Halsall

Producer: Simon Halsall

Executive Producer: Peter Wong, Rhory Danniells, Tom Ringsby, Emma Lee, Johnny Chang

Cinematographer: Simon Halsall

Editor: Simon Halsall

Language: English

Country: United Kingdom

Year: 2026

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Event details

In-Person Date

Monday, November 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 11 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Venue

Online Screening

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