The news that Noor Alfallah’s first feature, Little Death, will screen at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival has been making waves in the film circles. Her next incredible journey as a producer for a young star and a new mother, courtesy of partner Al Pacino, makes complete sense.
Early Love for Telling Tales
Alfallah developed a deep love for immersing herself in the world of stories from an early age. She spent her childhood alternating between a life in Los Angeles and in Kuwait with her American mother and her Kuwaiti father. Her grandmother nurtured the love for films by introducing her to excellent, vintage films. The love only grew deeper as she grew older. By the time she reaches eight, she is actually directing her own mini-moviesHere, she stars in a mini-movie where she transforms her toys into characters from her favorite films.m her favourite films.
She academically pursued her dream by attending the prestigious University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts before going on to earn a master’s degree in film production at UCLA. She, therefore, dedicated a lot of her time to perfecting her craft while networking extensively with people who later became crucial for her career.
Little Death Production
Alfallah’s break came with Little Death, a movie about the opioid crisis in America, which she was a producer on. Directed by Jack Begert, it features the likes of David Schwimmer and Dominic Fike. Darren Aronofsky was attached as a producer; however, Noor really stood out as a single woman producer on an ambitious movie with a great story.
Alfallah demonstrates her unwavering commitment to the film craft as she prepares for the international premiere of Little Death at Cannes, where she plays a significant role. She has other projects lined up, including Billy Knight with Al Pacino and two television shows with top production companies.
Life with Al Pacino and Baby Roman
During these years, even career success for Alfallah has reached its peak. However, in life, there are moments when personal circumstances take an equally beautiful turn. She has a son named Roman, and his father is none other than the actor Al Pacino. The actor expressed that initially, their relationship was like that of true friends because they bonded over watching films and even playing chess during the pandemic. Over time, these talks led to real romance.
Despite the age gap opening up many conversations, Allah has never been one to consider other people’s opinions. She respects knowledge and life experience; oftentimes, it is that trait that attracts her toward people who are much older than she.
For her, Pacino’s talent and depth, his displays, and most importantly, his support, exceeded all societal expectations.
Work-Life Balance
Balancing her career and motherhood is a new test Alfallah has undergone and yet says she is embracing it wholeheartedly. She talks about being fully present with her son, Roman, when he’s awake and using his naptimes to get some work done. Recently, maintaining a single focus while still producing high-quality content has been a priority for her.
Apart from her attractiveness, her Kuwaiti-American background has played a significant role in her parenting of Roman. Alfallah is doing everything in her power to raise Romans by bringing the Arab and Italian worlds within his scope, full of warm love from both sides.
Challenges arise due to health issues.
Alfallah was a critical medical case even before she brought forth Roman. In 2021, doctors diagnosed her with a parathyroid tumour, and during her pregnancy, she suffered from HELLP syndrome, the dangerous third stage of preeclampsia. But to the delight of motherhood, she passed through all those tests.
She has become so much more capable and is having all the pleasure of life along with her son. She believes in strong faith and feels that she always says “Mashallah” and “Inshallah” to thank the almighty for his blessings and for what is going to happen later.
Future Plans
Noor Alfallah, a workaholic, is indeed pushing herself further by approaching her tasks in a professional manner. For instance, she has been involved in projects such as Little Death, Billy Knight, and even TV shows, and her career prospects seem to be on the rise. Despite all of this, her greatest achievement is being a mother to Roman.
Alfallah’s journey is only just beginning, yet she is already exceeding all expectations as she merges her professional ambitions with personal fulfillment to become an inspirational figure in film and for her family.
