A Simple Cut (قصّت ظفايرها)
Qumra Projects
Maha Al-Jefairi / Short Narrative / Qatar
In Arabic
Genres: Comedy, Coming of age
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
After 13-year-old Kholoud rebels and cuts her hair without her mother's approval, what should be a minor disagreement between mother and daughter turns into a series of mishaps and unfortunate mistakes that end up changing the relationship unexpectedly
About the Director
Maha Al-Jefairi is a Qatari filmmaker passionate about telling stories reflecting modern Qatari society. She believes in films' power to bring people together. She has worked on several short film projects since her university days. Her debut short film 'Me, Myself & A.I.' examined a person's relationship with technology. 'A Simple Cut' is her second short film, shedding light on the societal and cultural pressures a young girl faces during her formative teenage years.
Credits
- Director
- Maha Al-Jefairi
- Screenwriter
- Maha Al-Jefairi
- Producer
- Nouf Al Sulaiti
- Executive Producer
- Justin Kramer