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Made In Qatar: Programme 1
A touching tale of Amal and her mother, Fraiha, who, despite her own illiteracy—becomes the cornerstone of her daughter’s academic achievements and success.
A powerful testament to the unyielding bond of mother and daughter, ‘Fraiha’ challenges the notion that one can only give what they have themselves acquired. The film skillfully crafts a biographical narrative where Fraiha’s unwavering support for her daughter becomes young Amal’s beacon of hope and resilience. This heartfelt short illuminates the intrinsic value of encouragement and love, showcasing that the most genuine and potent catalysts for success often transcend material wealth.

Credits

Director
Amal Alshammari, Hossein Haydar
Producer
Ben Robinson
Cast
Fraiha, Amal Al Shammari
Amal, Jawaher Faisla AlShammari

Directors

Hossein Haydar

About the Director

Amal Al-Shamari
Amal Al-Shamari is the founder and CEO of Embrace Doha, which offers a range of cultural services that cater to the needs of newcomers, expatriates, companies, and organisations. Amal is also a co-founder and creative director of Nefaish Animation, a Qatari animation studio specialised in producing high-quality animation inspired by the Qatari culture.