Al-Johara
QFF 2015 - Production/Post-Production Stage
Nora Al-Subai / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2016 / 26 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Romantic Comedy, Family
Synopsis
Made a servant in her own home by her evil stepfamily, Al-Johara receives a wedding invitation from an old childhood friend. With the help of a neighbor, an eccentric, traditional old woman, Al-Johara might be able to attend her very first wedding – and finally be like her beautiful sisters.
Credits
- Director
- Nora Al-Subai
- Screenwriter
- Nora Al-Subai
- Producer
- Rasha Mkachar
- Production Company
- Doha Film Institute
About the Director
Born and raised in France, Nora Al-Subai is a Qatari writer and director. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar with a degree in Computer Science. Her short film, ‘My Hero’ (2013), was named Best Short Film at the Ajyal Film Festival and appeared in the markets of the Festival de Cannes and the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. ‘Al-Johara’ premiered at Ajyal, where it received the Special Jury Award. It also made its way to Cannes and the Sarajevo Film Festival.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2016, Made in Qatar (World Premiere)
Contacts
-
Screenwriter
Nora Al-Subai
- Company:
- Independent Filmmaker
- Phone:
- +97455091929
- Email:
- nora.alsubai@gmail.com