papercut 2024

When one note destroys everything he built

Directed by Mustapha kandili

This short film follows an office worker whose routine, discipline, and love for his job define his daily life—until a sudden personal crisis shatters his stability. As his emotional world spirals, the pressure begins to leak into his professional life, transforming his once-ordered existence into quiet chaos. Through subtle moments and shifting behavior, the film explores how a single event can dismantle someone’s sense of purpose, capturing the fragile line between dedication, despair, and the need for human connection.