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Made in Qatar presented by Ooredoo Film Programme 2
‘Ana Bas’ is a documentary about the life of Ammar Abouelghar (MVRS), an Egyptian rapper and musician who is organizing his first-ever album release event.
‘Ana Bas’ is a documentary about the life of Ammar Abouelghar (MVRS), an Egyptian rapper and musician who is organizing his first-ever album release event. The film follows him while he attempts to balance his personal life and family with his burgeoning music career. It addresses themes such as the power of music and the importance of family.

Credits

Director
Ayah Awartani, Tony El Ghazal
Editor
Ayah Awartani, Tony El Ghazal
Music
MVRS
Cast
Ammar Abouelghar (MVRS) as himself

About the Director

Tony El Ghazal
Tony El Ghazal is a Lebanese writer and director based in Qatar. He has directed several narrative fiction films and documentaries that have screened at festivals around the world. His work explores themes of memory, family and identity, told from an Arab perspective with universal resonance. A graduate of Northwestern University, he received two production grants to direct the short films ‘Bayt E
Ayah Awartani
Ayah Awartani is a Journalism graduate from Northwestern University in Qatar. Ayah interned at AJ+ Arabic as a video producer covering news and context stories. Her work focuses on topics that interest the society surrounding her, such as cultural and social justice stories.