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Experience
Some things in life cannot be taught—they must be experienced. This short programme showcases how valuable lessons can be learnt, even in hardship.
Munir is an honest taxi driver, known within the local community as being principled and trustworthy, always willing to lend a hand to friends in need.
Munir is an honest taxi driver, known within the local community as being principled and trustworthy, always willing to lend a hand to friends in need. A loving father and husband, Munir is eager to make it home in time after a long day of work to celebrate his daughter’s birthday. But after a mysterious man appears on the side of a dark road, Munir is torn between being a good Samaritan or a good father—a choice that will change his life forever.

Credits

Director
Ahmad Adnan Al-Sharif
Producer
Basel Owies
DO NOT USE - Director of Photography
Yasser Mustafa
Cast
Abbas Riaz, Saad Khalid Awan, Faisal Javed Muhammad, Abdullah Javaid

About the Director

Ahmad Al Sharif
Ahmad Al-Sharif graduated with a degree in film. Working independently, he directed and produced several shorts before joining the Doha Film Institute to continue his career as a producer and director. Ahmad has since worked on many high-end productions for such clients as Katara, Qatar Rail and the Qatar Museums Authority. His versatility has seen him take on many roles, such as producer, directo