A Moment with the Wind
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Film Festival 2018
Ibrahim Nashat / Short Documentary / Qatar / 2018 / 13 min / Colour / DCP / In Arabic, English / English subtitles / Gulf 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 kite in the sky, a board at his feet and natures key ingredient, the wind. In this captivating documentary, we follow Omar, a kite surfer who is perfecting a sport that requires the perfect balance of mind body and soul. Through his dedication, we see a portrait of an unconventional hero, one who has relentlessly pursued his dreams of freedom and reconnecting with nature, to make his passion a lifelong vocation.
About the Director
Ibrahim Nashat is a filmmaker, who decided to dedicate his life to documentaries after attending a Doc-lab with DFI in 2017. He has worked as co-director and editor on TV productions since May 2014. His technical knowledge in filming, sound recording, production, and post-production has allowed him to become a documentary filmmaker with the flexibility to work alone or within a team. He is currently studying for a master’s degree in Documentary Filmmaking in Berlin, Germany.
Credits
- Director
- Ibrahim Nashat
- Producer
- Ibrahim Nashat
- Editor
- Ibrahim Nashat
- Cast
- Omar Abdel Fattah