Embodiment (Tajseed)
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2017
Khalifa AlMarri / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / 5 min / Colour / DCP / In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) 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
In a desert where oil meets sand, a woman awakes at the top of a tangerine-hued dune. Rising, she gestures in the sunlight, as though inspiring the land about her to develop, grow and become all it can be. A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming a sophisticated nation of wealth and influence while retaining its centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ journeys from ancient wilderness to contemporary metropolis, capturing the stunning beauty of both worlds.
About the Director
Khalifa AlMarri is a visual artist who has made several contributions to the fine art community in Qatar. He is the director of ‘Man of the House’, which won a 'Made in Qatar' Award at Ajyal in 2015. AlMarri studied Mass Communications at Qatar University and holds a diploma in Directing and Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. He made ‘Fragile’ as part of a joint Doha Film Institute – La Fémis summer course in Paris in 2016. His experimental film ‘Embodiment’ is now travelling the world, screening in several festivals and exhibitions.
Credits
- Director
- Khalifa AlMarri
- Screenwriter
- Khalifa AlMarri
- Producer
- Khalifa AlMarri
- Editor
- Khalifa AlMarri
- Music
- Chris Coleman
- Cinematographer
- Khalifa AlMarri, Abdulaziz AlMarri