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Screening on 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec | A young girl attempts to prevent the death of her beloved grandmother by harnessing the magical powers of a local Ramadan drummer.
A young girl attempts to prevent the death of her beloved grandmother by harnessing the magical powers of a local Ramadan drummer.

Credits

Director
Hassan Al-Jahni
Screenwriter
Hassan Al-Jahni
Producer
Ben Robinson
Other
Animation Company: Regh Animation & Design

About the Director

Hassan Al-Jahni
Hassan Al-Jahni is a Qatari filmmaker. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Media, Industries, and Technologies and a concentration in film and Middle Eastern studies. Intrigued by animation and worldbuilding, he wrote and directed his first animated short ‘Emsahar’. His work is inspired by local and regional culture and a need to bring Arab stories to the forefront of global