Amphitheater
QFF Spring 2017
Mahdi Ali Ali / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2018 / 16 min / Colour / Original Language: No Dialogue / Interests: Dark Comedy
Synopsis
Sarah, a professional Qatari photographer, happens upon a rebellious young girl and her family. She follows them as they take photos with the murals that adorn the walls of the cultural village. Fascinated by the girl’s increasingly defiant behaviour, Sarah captures her mini-rebellion in candid portraits. Testing our father’s patience to the limit, the girl escapes through the corridors and doorways to the imposing Amphitheatre with Sarah in tow.
Credits
- Director
- Mahdi Ali Ali
- Screenwriter
- Mahdi Ali Ali
- Producer
- Basel Owies
About the Director
Mahdi Ali Ali is a Qatari filmmaker in charge of the Training and Education Department at the Doha Film Institute. Through the years, he has successfully worked with major industry players in providing filmmakers in Qatar with comprehensive learning initiatives. Mahdi has contributed as Executive Producer and supervisor on more than 30 short films produced by the Institute. He holds an MFA from EICAR, the International Film School of Paris, and has made short films including ‘Champs Elysées, I Love You’ (2009) and ‘The Gulf Habibi’ (2011), as well as other shorts for Al Jazeera Documentary and Al Jazeera Children’s Channels.
Contacts
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Director
Mahdi Ali Ali
- Email:
- mahdialsharshani@gmail.com