Opening the 2013 Sundance Film Festival became a defining moment for Durga Entertainment, reflecting our ongoing commitment to spotlight and help tell the stories of diverse filmmakers shaping global cinema.
May in the Summer, the luminous sophomore feature by Palestinian-American writer-director Cherien Dabis, explores the emotional terrain of belonging across cultures — where “home” is both deeply rooted and constantly shifting.
Written, directed, and starring Cherien Dabis, alongside Hiam Abbass, Bill Pullman, and Alia Shawkat, the film follows a woman returning to Amman, Jordan, for her wedding — only to confront family tensions and her own evolving sense of identity.
Durga Entertainment is proud to have supported May in the Summer and continues to champion films that bridge worlds, celebrate the feminine perspective, and expand how stories of diaspora and identity are told.