Her Majlis (Majlisha)
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2015
Najla Al Khulaifi, Dana Al Mesnad, Nayla Al Thani, Sama Abduljawad / Short Documentary / Qatar / 2015 / 10 min / Colour / DCP2K / In Arabic, English / Arabic, English subtitles / World Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
Synopsis
The majlis is an important element of many Qatari households. In this short documentary, we are taken into the heart of the women’s majlis to explore the history of these gathering spaces, and how they have evolved in recent times. Modern Qatari women talk about how their majlis are rooms of empowerment, where discussions range from family issues to business concerns. Step into ‘Her Majlis’ and learn more about this rich tradition.
Credits
- Director
- Najla Al Khulaifi, Dana Al Mesnad, Nayla Al Thani, Sama Abduljawad
- Screenwriter
- Sama Abduljawad, Najla Al Khulaifi
- Editor
- Dana Al-Mesnad, Najla Al Khulaifi, Sama Abduljawad
- Cinematographer
- Najla Al Khulaifi, Dana Al-Mesdnad, Nayla Al-Thani