Tsawwar… Soufian Chem Cham
“This photograph is part of a series called ‘Nightbound Chronicles’ which captures a nightly routine I share with my friends: staying up late isn’t just a habit or a choice but a necessity due to lack of privacy in our parents’ homes. What started as spontaneous shots taken with a phone evolved into a project documenting our late-night hangouts where we spend talking and unwinding. This shot captures a fleeting moment after the drug police left: tension lingers in the air, a sharp contrast to the usual calm of our late-night gatherings. Moments before, stubs were hastily discarded as the police car approached. Now, with a mix of relief and lingering anxiety, a ground search in the hopes of finding what was thrown away. The night isn’t over yet – there’s still a need to finish what was started.”
