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A young man enters a surreal trial to pursue his dream of becoming a chef, but must first confront the fear of failure and self-doubt that have been holding him back.
Ahmed, a hesitant young man, finds himself pulled out of his normal routine into a series of strange, high-pressure environments. From an empty stage to a chaotic kitchen, he is forced to keep going while being watched and judged. As he moves through unfamiliar spaces, Ahmed confronts discomfort, mistakes and mounting pressure. What initially feels external slowly reveals itself as something deeply internal. The experience exposes a truth he has long avoided: the real obstacle is not the world around him, but his fear of failure. What holds him back is not the lack of choice, but his hesitation to choose.

Credits

Director
Aysha Alabdulla
Screenwriter
Aysha Alabdulla
Producer
Mohammed Fhakro

About the Director

Aisha Alabdulla
Aysha Alabdulla is a Qatari writer and director, and a graduate of Northwestern University in Qatar. She explores both fiction and non-fiction storytelling, focusing on Qatari individuals with big dreams who struggle to find their path. Her work captures the challenges of ambition, self-doubt and the search for direction. Through her films, she highlights the emotional and personal journeys of tho
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