UNHCR Short Film Programme

In partnership with UNHCR and the Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha Film Institute is proud to present a series of short films that celebrate the unwavering spirit of refugees and recognise that behind every statistic lies a unique story—an individual who dreams of safety, peace, and a brighter future.

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Screening on 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov | Amidst a cacophony of shelling, Midyan is forced to flee his war-torn home. Packing only a suitcase of his dearest possessions, he embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown.

Amidst a cacophony of shelling, Midyan is forced to flee his war-torn home. Packing only a suitcase of his dearest possessions, he embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown.

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Director

Antoine Antabi

Screenwriter

Simon Thummet, Antoine Antabi

Producer

Katharina Weser, Georg Neubert, Jasper Wiedhöft

Co-Producer

Laure Dahout

Cinematographer

Antoine Antabi

Editor

Antoine Antabi, Maximilian Raible

Production Company

Reynard Films, Tiresias Films

Distributor

Manifest

Sound

Erik Wiesbaum

Mixing

Erik Wiesbaum

Music

Erik Wiesbaum

About the Director

Antoine Antabi

Antoine Antabi was born in Damascus in 1983 and graduated from the University of Fine Arts in Damascus. He finished his studies in 2006 with a degree in stop-motion animation. His first stop-motion film 'Silent Thoughts' premiered at the Damascus International Film Festival and won the bronze award in the short film competition. After leaving Syria, he lived in Dubai and Lebanon. Since 2019, he no

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