Made in Qatar Programme 2: Through Their Eyes

Through tumultuous relationships, romantic love stories, solid friendships, and introspective documentaries, these films reflect the thoughts of a generation eager to express itself with local flair.<br /> <br /> Rated: PG Parental guidance is advised for 13 years and under.

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‘Bader’ is the story of a young boy trying to find his place in an all-boys’ elementary school. The documentary highlights the boy’s struggle with his identity, and how he comes to rely on poetry to help him overcome his challenges.

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Director

Sara Al-Saadi, Maaria Assami, Latifa Al-Darwish

Producer

Sara Al-Saadi, Latifa Al-Darwish, Maaria Assami

Cinematographer

Sara Al-Saadi, Latifa Al-Darwish, Maaria Assami

Editor

Sara Al-Saadi, Latifa Al-Darwish, Maaria Assami

Cast

Bader Lamy, Mubarak Al-Otaibi, Saad Al-Ahbabi, Saed Al-Ahbabi

About the Director

Sara Al-Saadi

Award-winning directors Sara Al-Saadi, Maaria Assami and Latifa Al-Darwish are alumni of Northwestern University in Qatar. Their film ‘Bader’ won the Made in Qatar award at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival in 2012. The film then received a special mention at the Gulf Film Festival, and won the Jury Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival in 2013. The film was also screened as part of the Short Film Cor

Maaria Assami

Latifa Al-Darwish

Latifa Al-Darwish is an award-winning independent filmmaker and television producer who uses animation and documentary formats to tell unheard local stories. She graduated from Northwestern University in Qatar with a BSc in communication and studied culture and the creative Industries at King’s College London. Her films include ‘Bader’ (co-director, 2012), which was selected for the Doha Tribeca F

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