A Young Girl At A Window
Fall Grants 2019 - Production Stage
Mahdi Ali Ali / Short Narrative / Qatar / 15 min / Original Language: French / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
Clara is a young French actress who decides to leave the overcast sky and the aggressiveness of Paris. She leaves to go back and live with her parents in the South of France in Sainte Maxime city. The city is really peaceful, but she doesn’t lose sight of her professional goal, becoming an actress. She goes back and forth between Paris and St Maxime to audition. Clara’s journey swings between hopes and disappointments, dreams and truth, contemplation and dynamism. She is surrounded by various characters who will guide her, some indirectly and others more directly.
Credits
- Director
- Mahdi Ali Ali
- Screenwriter
- Clara Monier
- Producer
- Mahdi Ali Ali
About the Director
Mahdi Ali Ali is a Qatari filmmaker and educator renowned for his contributions to cinema and the development of emerging filmmakers. Holding an MFA from EICAR, the International Film School of Paris, he has directed several acclaimed short films, including ‘Champs Elysées, I Love You’ (2009), ‘The Gulf Habibi’ (2011), and ‘Amphitheater’ (2019). His work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and personal expression.