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A young woman confined in her own home must defy two opposing forces that suppress her identity to reclaim her sense of self.
Inside the mind of a young woman, Nora, two contrasting worlds unfold, both confined to a sterile, white room. Each day, Nora wakes up under the watchful eye of the Doctor, a controlling figure who insists on repetitive, monotonous exercises. In another part of her mind, she encounters a robotic AI, which offers glimpses of a world outside—one seemingly more vibrant, yet ultimately just as hollow. Nora’s longing for real freedom and genuine experiences intensifies, and she begins to sketch images of flowers. Defying the Doctor’s ominous warnings about the outside world, Nora is determined to escape her mental and physical prison. This film is about Nora’s courageous journey to discover her voice, challenging the boundaries imposed by a world where individuality is increasingly stifled, whether through the age-old traditions or relentlessly evolving technology.

Credits

Director
Amna Al-Binali
Screenwriter
Amna Al-Binali
Producer
Amna Al-Binali

About the Director

Amna Al-Binali
Amna Al-Binali is a filmmaker and screenwriter with a passion for supporting Qatari cinema. A graduate of Qatar University in English Literature and Linguistics, Amna has worked with Doha Film Institute since 2013, helping nurture local filmmaking talent. Her directorial debut, 'Doctor’s Office', was created at the La Fémis Gulf Summer School in 2015, followed by 'The Notebook', which screened at
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