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Made in Qatar Programme
This special film showcases and celebrates the work of Qatari filmmakers and those who call Qatar home. The programme presented this year features some internationally shown and critically-acclaimed short documentaries and narratives.
After his father’s health scare leads to a strict organic lifestyle, a son seeks to understand the growing divide between them, uncovering fears that influence their views on health and family.
A father’s health scare changes his life, leading him to an extreme organic lifestyle in an effort to maintain control over his health. However, his strict routines and dietary restrictions create a rift with his son, who lives a healthy life but does not meet his father’s standards. Through conversations and self-reflection, the son attempts to bridge their divide, exploring the underlying fears and family dynamics driving their conflict. The film highlights the complex interplay between personal choices, family expectations and how fear can shape relationships in profound ways.

Credits

Director
Paul Abraham
Executive Producer
Sahar Bou Hamdan
Cinematographer
Paul Abraham, Dharwish, Prasoon Suresan (1st Assistant Camera), Hari Eob (2nd Assistant Camera)
Editor
Paul Abraham, Abdulla Al Horr, Abdul Jabbar Maki (Editing Supervisor), Gunel Huseynova (Assistant Editor)
Sound
Falah Hannoun, Appu Antony (Sound Recordist - India), Abdulla Al Horr (Sound Recordist - Qatar), Fatima Kanani (Sound Assistant)
Other
Abdulla Al Horr (co-director), Aya Al Blouchi (line producer), Fatima Kanani (production assistant), Amit Chowdhury (Colorist)
Cast
Saju Paul
Paul Abraham

Directors

Paul Abraham

About the Director

Abdulla Al-Hor
Abdulla Alhor is a Qatari filmmaker who is working towards his Master's degree in Film at Johns Hopkins University. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2019, where he practised different filmmaking roles. His focus has been primarily on screenwriting and script development, and his contribution to films has been mainly in the camera department. 'The Experiment' would be his debut film as