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Embodiment (Tajseed)

New Voices in Cinema

Khalifa AlMarri / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / Colour
In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) subtitles
Interests: Women, Middle Eastern, Music, Mystery, Youth, Adventure, Identity, Avant garde, Arthouse, Creative Documentary, Poetic Documentary
World Premiere
Rated: Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas.

Synopsis

In a desert where oil meets sand, a woman awakes at the top of a tangerine-hued dune. Rising, she gestures in the sunlight, as though inspiring the land about her to develop, grow and become all it can be. A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming a sophisticated nation of wealth and influence while retaining its centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ journeys from ancient wilderness to contemporary metropolis, capturing the stunning beauty of both worlds.

About the Director

Khalifa AlMarri is a visual artist who has made several contributions to the fine art community in Qatar. He is the director of ‘Man of the House’, which won a ‘Made in Qatar’ Award at Ajyal in 2015. AlMarri studied Mass Communications at Qatar University and holds a diploma in Directing and Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. He made ‘Fragile’ as part of a joint Doha Film Institute – La Fémis summer course in Paris in 2016. ‘Embodiment’ was one of his abstract documentaries that played very well in festivals worldwide. His documentary film ‘Voyager’ is now travelling the world, screening in several festivals and exhibitions. He just finished shooting his latest narrative short film ‘Olayan’ that was part of the QFF by the DFI. Currently, he’s shooting a web series with the Ministry of Defense about the national service.

Credits

Director

Khalifa AlMarri

Screenwriter

Khalifa AlMarri

Producer

Khalifa AlMarri

Editor

Khalifa AlMarri

Music

Chris Coleman

Cinematographer

Khalifa AlMarri, Abdulaziz AlMarri

Cast

Rawan Hussain

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