The Black Veil
Fall Grants 2017 - Post-Production Stage
A.J. Al-Thani / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2018 / 15 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
Reem is a young Iraqi girl living in ISIS occupied Mosul. Her husband, an ISIS sympathizer, has taken her far away from her family and home. One day, Reem finds a driver for hire who is willing to help her escape Mosul by pretending to be her husband. They both set out together knowing that they may not survive the ordeal.
Credits
- Director
- A.J. Al Thani
- Screenwriter
- A.J. Al Thani
- Producer
- Vibhav Gautam
About the Director
A.J. Al-Thani is a Qatar-born filmmaker. Her love for movies and moviemaking began at the age of six when she saw ‘Star Wars’ (1977) in the cinema in 1999. She began to pursue her dream of being a filmmaker with the launch of the Doha Film Institute (DFI). Her relationship with the Institute began in 2010 when she participated in one of its first film workshops, which opened the door for many local filmmakers to pursue their passion. For almost six years, she has been developing her skills with the help of the Institute, and her film 'Kashta' was made through a grant from DFI.
Contacts
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Main Contact
A.J. Al Thani
- Company:
- The Film House
- Phone:
- 55535165
- Email:
- Ajalthani8@gmail.com
-
Main Contact
A.J. Al-Thani
- Company:
- The Film House
- Phone:
- +974 7777 0078
- Email:
- ajalthani8@gmail.com