Red (Hamar)
Made in Qatar - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2017
Kholood Al-Ali / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / 9 min / Colour / DCP / In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) subtitles / No 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 shy and lonely boy trudges through the snowy streets of a desolate, abandoned urban landscape, where he sees an abandoned pair of red trainers hanging from a telephone wire. He wants them dearly – but can he stamp out his fears and find a way to get them on his feet? The spectre of fear and doubt that lives inside us all, questioning our courage and making our confidence falter, gets a kick in the pants in this charming animated work.
About the Director
An alumna of Qatar University, Kholood Al-Ali majored in Art Education. She was the director, producer and writer on the team that created the first animated series on Al Jazeera Children’s Channel. Her art allowed her to gain a significant fan base on social media accounts such as Instagram. ‘Red’, her first short animated film, has been well received in the filmmaking community in Doha.
Credits
- Director
- Kholood Al-Ali
- Screenwriter
- Kholood Al-Ali
- Production Company
- Doha Film Institute