Sh'hab
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Film Festival 2018
Amal Al-Muftah / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2018 / 13 min / DCP2K / In Arabic / English subtitles
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 the old village of Al Wakrah, a mischievous 8-year-old girl would do anything to spend time with her father and older brother at sea. In an effort to keep her home and safe, her mother begins to share with her the most elaborate mythological tales about falling stars. But this only stokes the little girl's imagination further, and she sets out to find one at night in an enchanting tale about childlike curiosity and wonder.
About the Director
Amal Al-Muftah was born in 1994 in Doha, and is currently studying Communications at Northwestern University in Qatar. She started making films in high school, then narrowed her focus to directing. Her previous work includes ‘AlKora’ (2013), the award-winning ‘Alhamali’ (2014), and ‘Smicha’ (2016).
Credits
- Director
- Amal Al-Muftah
- Screenwriter
- Amal Al-Muftah
- Producer
- Basel Owies
- Cinematographer
- Rachel Aoun
- Cast
- Al Jori Al Darwish, Mohammed Al Hosani, M.A. Lazordi, Ahmed Al Hosani