Made in Qatar at M7 Programme 2

As we celebrate a monumental year for the nation, we are proud to present an incredible selection of internationally acclaimed and awarded short films by Qatar-based filmmakers.

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Screening on 26 Nov | Sarah, a professional Qatari photographer, visits Katara and happens upon a rebellious young girl and her family. Fascinated by the girl’s defiant behaviour, she begins to follow them.

Sarah, a professional Qatari photographer, visits Katara and happens upon a rebellious young girl and her family. Fascinated by the girl’s defiant behaviour, she begins to follow them.

Credits

Director

Mahdi Ali Ali

Screenwriter

Mahdi Ali Ali

Producer

Basel Owies

Cinematographer

Yasser Mostafa

Editor

Youssef Al Madadi

Sound

Lama Sawaya

Assistant Director

Bashar Al Kasawneh, Abdullah Al Mulla

Cast

Abdulla Ghaifan,
Sana Al Habib,
Gianina Panameno,
Kholood Ahmed,
Noor Deeb,
Zoya

About the Director

Mahdi Ali Ali

Mahdi Ali Ali is a Qatari filmmaker and educator renowned for his contributions to cinema and the development of emerging filmmakers. Holding an MFA from EICAR, the International Film School of Paris, he has directed several acclaimed short films, including ‘Champs Elysées, I Love You’ (2009), ‘The Gulf Habibi’ (2011), and ‘Amphitheater’ (2019). His work often explores themes of identity, cultural

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