Ajyal Film Festival 2024

All Films

Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 1 & 3 - Emsahar (Emsahar)

Ajyal Competition, Made in Qatar

Hassan Al-Jahni / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2020 / 7 min / Colour
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Animation
Qatar Premiere

Synopsis

A young girl attempts to prevent the death of her beloved grandmother by harnessing the magical powers of a local Ramadan drummer.

About the Directors

Hassan Al-Jahni is a Qatari filmmaker. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Media, Industries, and Technologies and a concentration in film and Middle Eastern studies. Intrigued by animation and worldbuilding, he wrote and directed his first animated short ‘Emsahar’. His work is inspired by local and regional culture and a need to bring Arab stories to the forefront of global cinema. Currently, Al-Jahni is pursuing his MFA in Film and Television at USC.

Credits

Director
Hassan Al-Jahni
Screenwriter
Hassan Al-Jahni
Producer
Ben Robinson
Other
Animation Company: Regh Animation & Design

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