I would consider AFREEN one of my most important and difficult projects to date.The film explores the western paranoia over radical Islam while preserving the innocence of the nonviolent Muslims. We’ve tried to show both perspectives without being biased or taking sides. It’s ironic that no one is right, while they aren’t wrong either! But at the end of the day, is war the “end-all?” No…never. The answer lies in communication and there can NOT be any without mutual respect. Tough, but the only solution.”