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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.
Amidst the ongoing war in Yemen; torn between being “safe” and “away”, weighed down by the ever-present mental and emotional baggage that still holds you back.
Amidst the ongoing war in Yemen; torn between being “safe” and “away”, weighed down by the ever-present mental and emotional baggage that still holds you back. How does one move forward and heal? How to deal with so much suppressed pain? In this profoundly affecting documentary, we investigate these questions and explore what it feels like to be suddenly uprooted and displaced by war.

Credits

Director
Mariam Al-Dhubhani
Producer
Yassmine Hammoudi
Cinematographer
Yasser Mustafa
Editor
Abdul Jabar Maki
Sound
Yassmine Hammoudi, Meriem Mesraoua, Falah Hannoun
Mixing
Falah Hannoun
Cast
Mariam Al-Dhubhani,
Mohammed Al-Jaberi,
Akram Al-Dhubhani

About the Director

Mariam Al-Dhubhani
Mariam Al-Dhubhani is an award-winning Yemeni-Russian filmmaker, curator, and educator. A three-time TEDx speaker and VR storytelling pioneer, she amplifies marginalized voices and challenges dominant narratives. Her films have earned international acclaim, including the Most Promising Filmmaker award at the Toronto Arab Film Festival (2019). Named a Rising Star in Qatar and Egypt, she is currentl