Doha Film Institute
Made in Qatar presented by Ooredoo Film Programme 1
In this short documentary, we join Syrian painter and sculptor, Yacoub Missi, as he recalls the inspirations that led him to pursue his passion for art.
In this short documentary, we join Syrian painter and sculptor, Yacoub Missi, as he recalls the inspirations that led him to pursue his passion for art. During the interview, which is dotted with some of his most notable artworks, we learn of his immense dedication to his craft and the importance of leaving a legacy for future generations.

Credits

Director
Tony El Ghazal
Music
Miguel Johnson
Other
Special Thanks: Danielle Beverly, Antoinette & George Missi, Ihsan Ghazal, Rima Haddad, Nada Bedair
Cast
Yacoub Missi as himself

About the Director

Tony El Ghazal
Tony El Ghazal is a Lebanese writer and director based in Qatar. He has directed several narrative fiction films and documentaries, which have played at film festivals around the world. His films centre around themes of memory, family, and identity, told from an Arab point of view with a universal appeal. Tony graduated from Northwestern University, where he was awarded two grants to produce his s