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Arab Short Film Programme 2: Awakenings
Would you dare… to make that small, final step toward adulthood?<br /> To dream beyond your reality? To defy social values and taboos? To cross the boundaries that have been drawn for you? Would you dare to be yourself?<br /> <br /> Rated:18 Under 18 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over.
Aziz and Rana, two Qatar Foundation students of different social standing, have a secret love. When they decide they want to take their commitment to another level and get married, their families object to the proposed union. Now, Aziz must decide on his next step.
Aziz and Rana, two Qatar Foundation students of different social standing, have a secret love. When they decide they want to take their commitment to another level and get married, their families object to the proposed union. Now, Aziz must decide on his next step.

Credits

Director
Mohammed Al Ibrahim
Screenwriter
Mohammed Al Ibrahim
Producer
Ahmed Al Baker, Mohammad AL Hammadi
Cinematographer
Tom Hines
Editor
Maryam Al Sahli
Music
Greg Johnson
Cast
Rana Jubara, Abdulaziz Al Dorani, Salim Al Mansouri, Mariam Al Essa

About the Director

Mohammed Al Ibrahim
Mohammed Al-Ibrahim is a Qatari writer and director holding honorary degrees in Criminal Justice and Film Studies. He began his career with the award-winning shorts ‘Land of Pearls’ (2010) and ‘Bidoon’ (2013), which toured regional festivals. As Head of Longform at Katara Studios, he has directed numerous commercial projects, including the FIFA World Cup 2022 hit ‘Arhbo’, viewed over 100 million t
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