Doha Film Institute
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.
Made in Qatar at D’reesha 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.
Screening on 26 Nov, 12 Dec & 15 Dec | Seven-year-old Lulwa dotes on her elderly grandfather, who is showing early signs of senility. ‘Smicha’ shows that love is not found in blurry details, but in a powerful bond that never fades.
Seven-year-old Lulwa dotes on her elderly grandfather, who is showing early signs of senility. ‘Smicha’ shows that love is not found in blurry details, but in a powerful bond that never fades.

Credits

Director
Amal Al-Muftah
Screenwriter
Amal Al-Muftah
Producer
Ahmed Al Baker, Mohammed Al Hamadi, Khalid Al Jaber, Bassam Al-Ibrahim, George Chalouhi
Cinematographer
Thomas Hines
Editor
Pascale Kairouz, Maryam Al-Sahli
Production Company
Innovation Films
Composer
Mohammed Jassim Al-Mulla, Hala Al-Emadi
Music
Hala Al-Amari, Mohamed Al-Mullah
Cast
Rema Al Muftah, Ali Mirza

About the Director

Amal Al-Muftah
Amal Al-Muftah is a Qatari filmmaker and director. Her career as a filmmaker started in high school, directing short fiction films and documentaries. During her time at university, Amal directed two award-winning films, 'Smicha' (2015) and 'Sh'hab' (2018), which travelled to more than 50 festivals worldwide. Entering the art world through filmmaking, she directed a short art film for Qatar Museums