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Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 1 - Olayan

QFF Fall 2017 - Production Stage

Khalifa Al-Marri / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2021 / 18 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

A Bedouin boy named Hamad forms a bond with a new-born camel, who he calls Olayan. When Olayan is later sold to market, young Hamad embarks on a mission to rescue his friend.

Credits

Director
Khalifa Al-Marri
Screenwriter
Khalifa Al-Marri
Producer
Basel Owies

About the Director

Khalifa Al-Marri is a visual artist and filmmaker who has made several contributions to the fine arts community in Qatar. Al-Marri holds a degree in communications from Qatar University and a diploma in directing from NYFA. His debut short film, ‘Man of the House’, premiered at Ajyal in 2015 and received multiple awards on the festival circuit. His short entitled ‘Fragile’ participated in DFI’s exchange with La Fémis workshop in Paris. Khalifa recently completed an experimental short film called ‘Embodiment’ before writing and directing ‘Olayan’, which was produced through DFI’s Qatari Film Fund.

Contacts

  • Main Contact

    Khalifa AlMarri

    Company: 
    Independent Filmmaker
    Phone: 
    +97466313969
    Email: 
    khalifa-almarri@outlook.com

  • Main Contact

    Qatari Film Fund

    Email: 
    qff@dohafilminstitute.com

  • Main Contact

    Khalifa Al-Marri

    Company: 
    Independent Filmmaker
    Phone: 
    +97466313969
    Email: 
    khalifa-almarri@outlook.com

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