13 Fragments of Omar (2014) - Clip
13 Fragments of Omar is a Medium-length narrative film shot in New York. It is based on improvisation work with a small group of professional and non-professional actors.
The film focuses on Omar Dazy, a French-Algerian livery driver in New York, in the aftermath of the Financial Meltdown of 2008. While driving his cab, Omar listens to the stories of people who have been touched by the absurdity of a system based on greed and self-interest. In the background of the city, a constant stream of media bombards Omar with pundits and words like "fraud" and "criminal behavior". Amidst all these voices, Omar looks at this world and wonders how we got into this mess and who is responsible...