Qadha' w Qadar
Fall Grants 2024 - Production Stage
Maryam Al-Mohammed / Short Narrative / Qatar / 8 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
In the Family Court of Doha, Noor anxiously prepares to enter the courtroom with her sister, Fatima, who informs her that their mother, Amna, won’t be joining them. Inside, tensions mount as Noor faces her husband, his lawyer, and the judge. Just before the session begins, Amna unexpectedly arrives.
Throughout the session, as the judge and lawyers argue whether Noor can divorce her husband, the three women engage in a heated discussion on the sidelines. Amna urges Noor against divorce, while Fatima tries to persuade her to go forward with it. At the peak of their argument, Fatima reveals a family secret that shakes everyone and leaves Noor questioning her choice to get divorced.
Credits
- Director
- Maryam Al-Mohammed
- Screenwriter
- Maryam Al-Mohammed
- Producer
- Vitória Teixeira
- Production Company
- Studio 20Q, Northwestern University in Qatar
About the Director
Maryam Al-Mohammed is a Communications major with a minor in Film & Design at Northwestern University in Qatar. Passionate about storytelling and worldbuilding, she aims to contribute to Qatar’s film industry by crafting narratives that reflect her cultural background and centre women’s experiences. Her journey in filmmaking began with a Doha Film Institute workshop, where she directed her debut short, ‘Do You Remember Me?’ (2023). Since then, she has taken on various roles in numerous productions, gaining hands-on experience in writing, directing, and producing. Maryam produced ‘Behind You’ (2023), which was selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival, and ‘Umm Al Duwais’ (2023), which won Best Narrative Fiction at the Media & Research Awards. Most recently, she completed the production of her latest short, ‘Qadha’ w Qadar’. Through her work, Maryam continues to explore the intersection of culture, identity, and visual storytelling, using film as a medium to amplify underrepresented voices and create meaningful cinematic experiences.
Contacts
-
Main Contact
Maryam Al-Mohammed
- Company:
- Independent Filmmaker
- Email:
- maryamal-mohammed2025@u.northwestern.edu
-
Main Contact
Vitória Teixeira
- Company:
- Independent Filmmaker
- Email:
- vitoriadoespiritosantoteixeira2025@u.northwestern.edu