Doubled
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Film Festival 2019
Rana Al Khouli / Short Documentary / Qatar / 2018 / 16 min / Colour / DCP / In Arabic / English subtitles / World Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Individuals under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or older.
Synopsis
Just when Rana was due to complete her studies in Syria, her home was tragically destroyed in the conflict, forcing her to emigrate to Doha. Unable to transfer courses without an official high school transcript, she returns to Damascus and through perseverance and determination achieves her goal of graduating and enrolling at Qatar University. Shot mostly on her camera phone, ‘Doubled’ is a personal and inspiring portrait of a student as she travels between Damascus and Doha in pursuit of her academic dreams.
About the Director
Rana Al Khouli is a hard-working, creative and ambitious person. She believes that the media and film making industry in the region are potent tools to rebuild the image of Arabs in the Middle East. She is currently studying for a master's degree in Digital Humanities at Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Credits
- Director
- Rana Al Khouli
- Assistant Director
- Ghina Al Khouli
- Cast
- Rana Al Khouli