The Burdened

The Burdened (Arabic: المرهقون, romanized: al-Murhiqūn) is a 2023 drama film based on a true story. It is the second film directed by the Yemeni filmmaker Amr Gamal who co-wrote the script with Mazen Refaat. The film premiered in the Panorama section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, winning the Audience Award (second place) and the Amnesty Award. With this participation, it became the first Yemeni film ever to be officially selected for screening at the Berlinale. It received widespread critical acclaim, and then it was screened at a number of international film festivals such as the Chicago International Film Festival, Sydney International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Beijing International Film Festival, Valencia International Film Festival, Taipei International Film Festival, and Durban International Film Festival. The film was selected for Yemen's official submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.