In The Middle
Spring Grants 2019
Mariam Al-Dhubhani / Short Documentary / Yemen, Qatar / 2019 / 14 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Politics, Biography, Social Issues, War, Youth, Based on a True Story, Creative Documentary
Synopsis
In a rarely seen perspective of war, we follow Ali—a Yemeni soldier on tour in the temporary capital of Aden. Leaving his hopes, dreams, and education behind to join the military, Ali dutifully sits at his checkpoint, performing a mundane task that he is clearly overqualified to do. His story represents the majority of youth in the country, people who are unable to just ‘live’, but instead are forced to continually struggle to survive.
Credits
- Director
- Mariam Al-Dhubhani
About the Director
Mariam Al-Dhubhani is an award-winning Yemeni journalist, filmmaker, curator, and educator who became engaged in media during the Arab uprisings. As a two-time TEDx speaker and one of the pioneering directors to explore virtual reality in Yemen, she uses her platform to challenge stereotypes about the region and promote a narrative that emphasises the equality of humanity.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
"Oaxaca FF 2019 (WP)
Interfilm Int'l Short FF 2019 (Berlin)
MESA FF 2019
San Francisco Arab FF 2019
Carthage FF 2019"