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Made In Qatar: Programme 2
Upon discovering a cryptic letter at her mother's funeral, Sarah sets out to find the mysterious Noor, leading to a surprising family revelation.
Sarah's quest to uncover the identity of the mysterious ‘Noor’ during her mother's funeral becomes a touching odyssey through love, loss, and familial tensions. The film beautifully captures the anguish of unsaid goodbyes, the weight of a mother's final wish, and the unexpected bonds forged in shared grief. A poignant exploration of family, guilt, and the redemptive power of unwavering sibling support.

Credits

Director
Jehad Hallaq
Screenwriter
Jehad Hallaq
Producer
Sahar Bou Hamdan
Cinematographer
Yanis Cherif
Editor
Abdul Jabbar Maki
Music
Mohammad Al-Khulaifi
Cast
Yassmine Hammoudi, Abdallah Jaradat, Ghada Alshalabi, Manar Alhasis, Kholoud Mohamed Ahmed Aweidat

About the Director

Jehad Hallaq
Jehad Hallaq is a Palestinian/Jordanian screenwriter and director interested in telling women-centred stories that reflect familial ties and the collective nature of Arab societies. Her work explores themes of loss, belonging, and identity, often rooted in personal and cultural memory. She has directed two short films that premiered at the MedFilm Festival and have screened at various festivals. I