The Waiting Room
Fall Grant 2015 - Production Stage
Hend Fakhroo / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2016 / 25 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic, English / Interests: Drama, Family, Based on a True Story, Friendship
Synopsis
We are all aware of the various differences among cultures – language and tradition being the most obvious – but there is perhaps nothing more universal than the emotional roller coaster that accompanies caring for a loved one in distress. Qatari filmmaker Hend Fakhroo explores this commonality in the moving story of two young women, each looking after a parent in intensive care, who forge a connection while they wait for developments in the suspended time so particular to the hospital environment.
Credits
- Director
- Hend Fakhroo
- Screenwriter
- Hend Fakhroo, Patricia Donohue
- Producer
- Alexandra Fredricks
- Executive Producer
- Hend Fakhroo, Patricia Donohue
- Production Company
- Certifiable Productions, The Film House
About the Director
Hend Fakhroo is a Qatari writer and director. Hend graduated with honours in 2005 with a marketing degree from St Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. Her first short film, ‘His Name’ (2012), screened at various international festivals, including the 67th Festival de Cannes. Her second film, ‘The Waiting Room’ (2016), was selected in competition at five international film festivals, and won Best Drama at the Mexico International Film Festival. Her first feature film will begin shooting at the end of the year
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2016, Made in Qatar (WP)
Dubai International Film Festival 2016, Muhr Short