Highlights
Michelle Obama’s eldest daughter Malia Obama is now a director, and she has directed her first short film “The Heart.” Malia recently came out from her shadows to accept the Young Spirit Award for her short film at the Deauville American Film Festival held in France. Indeed, Malia’s transition from the White House to the red carpet has been an interesting one, and she has proven that she is a creative spirit who wants to leave her mark in the filmmaking industry.
"Merci à tous ceux qui ont produit de l'art et qui ont rendu ma vie meilleure"
— Festival de Deauville (@DeauvilleUS) September 8, 2024
💬 Malia Ann, Prix Nouvelle Génération #Deauville2024 pic.twitter.com/EOfckr1nl4
Malia Obama’s Hollywood Debut
The new experience that Malia Obama has taken in the world of filmmaking has been one of the most interesting ones. After working as an intern for HBO’s Girls and as a writer for Donald Glover’s show Swarm on Amazon Prime, Malia wanted to return to the position of a director and create her own short film, The Heart.
Embracing Her Artistic Vision
Finally, in the series of the first TV show by Malia Obama, it is possible to identify the main topics, namely loneliness, forgiveness, and regret. The story “The Heart” is about a son and his grief over the death of his mother and the rather peculiar thing she asks him to do before she dies. As for the film, Malia has said that it is a kind of ‘‘worrying about things that are gone’’ and the need to be close and loving as well as dealing with these feelings. Her artistic concepts and the capacity to tell an emotional and strong story have been noted by the critics, who find her works as mature and profound as they can be given her young age.
A Rare Appearance and a Promising Future
Malia Obama’s walk on the red carpet in the Deauville American Film Festival was one of the few outings she has been captured on camera after she became the former first daughter. Malia was dressed in a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood gown and looked every bit the confident young woman that she is while introducing her film to the viewers. This was evident from her excitement and the enthusiasm she had while doing her work, she also thanked the panel for the recognition her film has gained.
Since “The Heart” has drawn attention of the critics, Malia has a great potential for further work in the field of filmmaking. As she progresses with her career and develops her personal style, both the viewers and other professionals in the film industry will be looking forward to her next work, to see what this young actress has prepared for the audience.
