Salam

A thoughtful and powerfully acted film. Claire Fowler successfully communicates vulnerability and strength through the universal language of humanity.

In a quiet atmosphere the description of the characters unfolds. The film presents two different point of views, two different approaches to life, two different depths of souls, with poetry and empathy. Superb acting, great photography, with interesting use of lights in the city night.

Salam is a great short film with two strong female characters! Good story, great actors and strong cinematography. Highly recommended.

"Salam" brings together two women who, at first sight, might seem quite different. But the eye of the director is capable of showing the other side and the spectator understands that they are not as the surface shows. With great use of the out of frame, the director portrays the life of an immigrant woman where, although she fulfills her everyday tasks, the fear of the death of her beloved ones is constantly present.

The U.S. is truly a nation of immigrants, and nowhere is this more apparent than New York City, where Salam is a Lyft driver with a complicated family situation. With the perfect balance of humor and humanity, Claire Fowler's Salam turns conventions on its head and opens our eyes in the most unexpected ways. As secrets are slowly revealed we find ourselves questioning assumptions at every turn. This powerful and poignant film touches on everything from discrimination to bullying to politics. Stellar production values help make Salam one of the best short films I've seen this year. You will not walk away unaffected.