MENASA Spotlight Shorts Programme

To mark the exciting Qatar-MENASA Year of Culture 2022, we are honoured to present a captivating selection of films..

Made in Qatar at M7 Programme 1

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.

Date and Showtimes

Screening on 25 Nov & 8 Dec | When her mother forbids her from biting her nails, Sarah must now abide by rules she does not fully understand. By regaining control over her movements, she slowly redefines her attitude towards others.

When her mother forbids her from biting her nails, Sarah must now abide by rules she does not fully understand. By regaining control over her movements, she slowly redefines her attitude towards others.

Credits

Director

Meriem Mesraoua

Screenwriter

Meriem Mesraoua

Producer

François d’Artemare

Cinematographer

Mohamed Tayeb Laggoune

Editor

Marie Molino

Production Company

Les Films de l’Après-Midi

Production Designer

Maya Mancer Sihem

Sound

Hafidh Moulfih, Mikhael Kurc

Mixing

Thibaut Macquart

Cast

Amina Hilal, Salima Abada, Mohammed Benameur, Hayem Delfi

About the Director

Meriem Mesraoua

Meriem Mesraoua's work explores issues of identity and power dynamics. In 2020, her short film 'Under Her Skin' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Meriem is currently developing her first feature film.<br />

Doha film institute

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