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Smicha

DFI Cinema Under the Stars

Amal Al-Muftah / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2016 / Colour
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Family, Children
Qatar Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.

Synopsis

Seven-year-old Lulwa dotes on her elderly grandfather, whom she spends time with every Friday. He is showing early signs of senility – sometimes he forgets his promises, and sometimes he even calls Lulwa by someone else’s name. Still, her time with him is important, even if she has to be extra-patient and remind him of simple things he needs to remember. ‘Smicha’ shows that love is not found in blurry details, but in a powerful bond that never fades.

About the Director

Credits

Director

Amal Al-Muftah

Screenwriter

Amal Al-Muftah

Producer

Ahmed Al Baker, Mohammed Al Hamadi, Khalid Al Jaber, Bassam Al-Ibrahim, George Chalouhi

Editor

Pascale Kairouz, Maryam Al-Sahli

Composer

Mohammed Jassim Al-Mulla, Hala Al-Emadi

Music

Hala Al-Amari, Mohamed Al-Mullah

Cinematographer

Thomas Hines

Production Company

Innovation Films

Cast

Rema Al Muftah, Ali Mirza

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