Bird Watch - Health
Made in Kuwait
Zahra Al-Mahdi / Short Narrative / Kuwait / 2017 / 3 min / Colour / DCP
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Animation
Qatar Premiere
Synopsis
In a casual interview, little Layla explains to us how the digestive system works – starting with the eyes and moving on down to the “stomach animal”, then tells us a bit about why she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. This charming episode of the ‘Bird Watch’ series features wonderful line-drawn animation and whimsical handmade models, and explores the marvellous imagination of children.
About the Directors
Zahra Al-Mahdi is a Kuwaiti artist, writer and filmmaker. She is a graduate of English Literature studies from Kuwait University, College of Arts. Her debut graphic novel 'We, the Borrowed' was published in 2016, and she recently completed her online mockumentary mini-series, 'Bird Watch'. Al-Mahdi is also enrolled in Kuwait University's Master's programme in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies.
Credits
- Director
- Zahra Al-Mahdi
- Editor
- Zahra Al-Mahdi, Jassim Burhama
- Cinematographer
- Zahra Al-Mahdi
- Other
- Animation: Zahra Al-Mahdi
- Cast
- Layla, Jassim Burhama