Amar
Directed by Fatima MawasWedding of the Century is a short film funded by SBS and Film Victoria that follows the story of Amar, a 28-year-old Muslim woman with Down syndrome. Amar is secretly planning the wedding of her dreams amidst her parents' struggle with unwanted community prejudice, discrimination and marginalisation. The film highlights ways in which society isolates and excludes people with disabilities. At the heart of the story are themes of respect and inclusion, embracing the very idea that we all have value.