Once upon a time, four trees grew around a lake. The youngest tree was the most popular with visitors, because of its cooling shade and the delicious fruits it produced. Jealous, the other trees conspired to create a blockade that will starve the young tree of water– but they neglected to recognise that there are other ways of finding energy and continuing life. ‘The Noble Tree’ is a lovely parable that warns of the foolishness of isolationism and bullying.
Parents' Screening - Short Film Programme
School Screening - Made in Qatar (13-17)
School Screening - Hilal Short Films (13-17)
Made in Qatar presented by Occidental Petroleum Film Programme II
Once again, the Ajyal Youth Film Festival is pleased to celebrate the exciting state of filmmaking at home with our annual slate of work made right here in Qatar. This year, we present two programmes of shorts, including narratives, documentaries and thoughtful essays.
Credits
Director
Ghassan Kairouz, PASCALE Abou Jamra
Screenwriter
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA & GHASSAN KAIROUZ
Producer
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA
Music
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA
About the Director
Ghassan Kairouz
Pascale Abou Jamra and Ghassan Kairouz are filmmakers living in Qatar. They have made short films and documentaries all around the Arab world, including 'Takrir' (2014) and 'Jude' (2013), both of which appeared at Ajyal.
Pascale Abou Jamra Kairouz
Pascale Abou Jamra and Ghassan Kairouz are filmmakers living in Qatar. They have made short films and documentaries all around the Arab world, including 'Takrir' (2014) and 'Jude' (2013), both of which appeared at Ajyal.