Voyager
Made in Qatar
Khalifa AlMarri / Short Documentary / Qatar / 2018 / 19 min / Colour / DCP
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Documentary, Sports, Art/Literature, Road Trip, Adventure, Psychological, Based on a True Story, Identity, Arthouse, Creative Documentary, Poetic Documentary
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
'Voyager' is a captivating human story about emotions, psychology and a frank look at how a person deals with his challenges. The documentary follows Khalid AlJaber, a world traveller who embarks on a motorcycle journey across Europe. Visually breathtaking, it is an intimate exploration into the life of a solo adventurer as he experiences new cultures in a search to find himself.
About the Directors
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
- Abdul Jabbar Maki, Khalifa AlMarri
- Executive Producer
- Khalid AlJaber
- Cinematographer
- Edward Spreull, Khalifa AlMarri
- Cast
- Khalid AlJaber