Palestinian Shorts Programme

As part of our Qatar-MENASA Year of Culture 2022 celebrations, we are delighted to present a compelling selection of short narratives and documentaries that centre on the nation of Palestine and its people.

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Made in Qatar at M7 Programme 4

As we celebrate a monumental year for the nation, we are proud to present an incredible selection of internationally acclaimed and awarded short films by Qatar-based filmmakers.

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Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 3

As we celebrate a monumental year for the nation, we are proud to present an incredible selection of internationally acclaimed and awarded short films by Qatar-based filmmakers.

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Screening on 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec | An exiled Palestinian woman sits under the shade of a lemon tree, retreating into her memories of early life in her homeland.

An exiled Palestinian woman sits under the shade of a lemon tree, retreating into her memories of early life in her homeland.

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Director

Noor Al-Asswad

Producer

Yassmine Hammoudi

Cinematographer

Yasser Mustafa, Mesa Prum

Sound

Severin Faviau, Falah Hannoun

About the Director

Noor Al-Asswad

Noor Al-Asswad is a budding Palestinian filmmaker whose works explore the multidirectional connections between memory, identity, loss, history, home, longing, land, and heritage. She was born and raised in Syria until she had to leave in 2012 due to the political turmoil. Her raw and earnest style invites the viewer to jump through time and perspective. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Mass Comm

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