Doha Film Institute
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.
A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming a sophisticated nation of wealth and influence while retaining its centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ is an inspiring journey from ancient wilderness to contemporary metropolis.
In a desert where oil meets sand, a woman awakes at the top of a tangerine-hued dune. Rising, she gestures in the sunlight, as though inspiring the land about her to develop, grow and become all it can be. A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming a sophisticated nation of wealth and influence while retaining its centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ journeys from ancient wilderness to contemporary metropolis, capturing the stunning beauty of both worlds.

Credits

Director
Khalifa AlMarri
Screenwriter
Khalifa AlMarri
Producer
Khalifa AlMarri
Cinematographer
Khalifa AlMarri, Abdulaziz AlMarri
Editor
Khalifa AlMarri
Music
Chris Coleman

About the Director

Khalifa Al-Marri
Khalifa Al-Marri is a visual artist and filmmaker who has made several contributions to the fine arts community in Qatar. Al-Marri holds a degree in communications from Qatar University and a diploma in directing from NYFA. His debut short film, ‘Man of the House’, premiered at Ajyal in 2015 and received multiple awards on the festival circuit. His short entitled ‘Fragile’ participated in DFI’s ex