RAMBIA WORLD
Directed by Hussam Alsharif
Saudi Arabia · 2026 · 5 min 36 sec · Sci-Fi
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
In a futuristic civilization one thousand years ahead of our time, humans and intelligent machines coexist in a seemingly perfect world. Orb, a curious 23-year-old, becomes obsessed with understanding why humans of the past made so many mistakes. As he searches for answers, he encounters a mysterious truth that challenges everything he knows about humanity, intelligence, and his own identity.
About the film
A thousand years into the future, humanity has created a technologically advanced civilization where humans and intelligent machines coexist in peace. Orb, a 23-year-old resident of this seemingly flawless world, begins questioning why humans from a thousand years earlier were capable of making so many mistakes. His family, friends, and teachers offer explanations, but none satisfy his curiosity. Determined to uncover the truth, Orb continues his investigation and encounters an elderly man whose knowledge challenges his understanding of history and human intelligence. As the mystery unfolds, Orb discovers a shocking truth about his own existence, forcing him to question what it truly means to be human.
Director
Hussam Jameel Alsharif is a Saudi-American filmmaker and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Computational Science and Engineering. His filmmaking combines scientific curiosity with emotional and philosophical storytelling. Using AI-assisted production tools, he develops original short films exploring human identity, relationships, technology, and the consequences of human choices. His works include Jawad & Barq, Five Friends, and RAMBIA WORLD.
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