Ghazil - The Story of Rashed & Jawaher (Ghazil - The Story of Rashed & Jawaher)
Made in Qatar
Sarah Al-Derham / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2012 / 20 min / Colour / HDCAM
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
A strict family; a jealous cousin; society as enemy. The story of two devoted hearts fighting against everything they know. How far would you go for love? A 20-minute film inspired by Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, set in the Gulf sometime in the early 1900s.
About the Directors
Sarah Abdulaziz Al-Derham is studying at Northwestern University in Qatar and the founder of Ta2heel Education Summer Program. ‘Ghazil’ is her first independent project, and she continues her strong advocacy work by leading a team of young dedicated people who run a non-profit organization focusing on communication, leadership, and development.
Credits
- Director
- Sarah Al-Derham
- Screenwriter
- Sarah Al-Derham, Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti
- Producer
- Ibrahim Al-Sulatiti
- Editor
- Sarah Al-Derham
- Music
- Riham Al-Nasr
- Cinematographer
- Ali Al-Ansari
- Other
- Fahad Al-Kuwari
- Cast
- Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Mariam Al-Essa, Naif Al-Malki, Mishal Al-Dossari, Nada Hammada, Saeed Al-Meslaimani