Sari & Amira (ساري و أميرة)
Qumra Projects
AJ Al-Thani / Feature Narrative / Qatar
In Arabic
Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
In the lawless deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, bandits Sari and Amira live by a simple code: chase the desert before it chases us. But when Amira becomes pregnant, their lawless freedom is threatened. As they attempt one final heist, they steal a golden relic tied to an ancient legend—one that could lead to an unimaginable treasure or awaken something far more dangerous. Pursued by the ruthless warlord Katheeb and a battalion of British soldiers, Sari, Amira, and their loyal companion Shaded navigate a world where betrayal is currency, myths bleed into reality, and time itself shifts with the full moon.
As Sari embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the treasure’s truth, Amira is left behind, trapped in Katheeb’s grip, facing a choice between submission and defiance. With the desert closing in and destiny unravelling, the legend of the Ancient Beast ignites, forcing Sari and Amira to confront their past, their future, and the cost of true freedom. In the end, some treasures are worth more than gold, but only if they survive long enough to claim them.
About the Director
A.J. (Al Johara) Al-Thani is an award-winning Qatari filmmaker, multimedia artist, and entrepreneur. She began her filmmaking journey through workshops with the Doha Film Institute in 2010. She later graduated from Northwestern University with a concentration in film and marketing. Her short film ‘The Black Veil’ premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (2020), and she is currently working on her first feature, ‘Sari & Amira’. A creative nomad, A.J. explores diverse art forms, including visual installations and VR films. She also executive produced a VR film about Palestinian communities, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Credits
- Director
- AJ Al-Thani
- Screenwriter
- AJ Al-Thani
- Producer
- Ahmed Al Baker, Luca Bercovici, Mahmoud Hamaky
- Cast
- - Alexander Uloom - Hala Al Turk - Ger Duany - Abdulmohsen Al Nemr