Doha Film Institute
NOT FOR USE Hekayat Khaleejiya: Voices of Qatar
‘Hekayat Khaleejiya’ is a quarterly screening series dedicated to showcasing cinematic voices from the Gulf region. Taking place at the Museum of Islamic Art, the series presents films accompanied by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers to gain insight into their work and process.
Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 2
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.
Screening on 12 Dec & 15 Dec | In an old Qatari village, a young boy accidentally loses his football over a wall. His sister comes to the rescue—but her act of kindness gets her into trouble.
In an old Qatari village, a young boy accidentally loses his football over a wall. His sister comes to the rescue—but her act of kindness gets her into trouble.

Credits

Director
Amal Al-Muftah
Screenwriter
Amal Al-Muftah
Producer
Amal Al-Muftah
Cinematographer
Mohammed Nairooz
Editor
Anis Hammami
Production Company
Doha Film Institute
Assistant Director
Abdulkareem Anisetty
Cast
Hissa Al-Hardan, Khalid Al-Muftah

About the Director

Amal Al-Muftah
Amal Al-Muftah is a Qatari filmmaker and director. Her career as a filmmaker started in high school, directing short fiction films and documentaries. During her time at university, Amal directed two award-winning films, 'Smicha' (2015) and 'Sh'hab' (2018), which travelled to more than 50 festivals worldwide. Entering the art world through filmmaking, she directed a short art film for Qatar Museums