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Doha
Delivering the magic of cinema to all audiences, the 7th Ajyal Film Festival, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual celebration of film, will present the exciting ‘Made in Qatar: An Inclusive Experience’ programme on November 21.
The five films are specially curated to reflect the theme of the festival and make films accessible, regardless of physical obstacles.
Presented in partnership with the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Ajyal’s inclusive programme features a hand-picked selection of five compelling works by local filmmakers.
Visually impaired audiences will experience the films through audio descriptions of visual elements while viewers who have hearing impairments will benefit from enriched subtitles in Arabic and English and sign language interpretation.
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, festival director and DFI Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ajyal represents the limitless possibilities and inspiration of our youth and their potential to realise their dreams. The first programme of its kind in the region, ‘Made in Qatar: An Inclusive Experience’ offers unprecedented access to the full cinema experience to film enthusiasts of different abilities, demonstrating the power of film as a tool for inclusion that transcends physical limitations.”
The screening will take place at the Katara Drama Theatre on November 21 at 7:30pm and will include Rawan al Nassiri and Nada Bedair’s Treasures of the Past (2017), a charming documentary about three cheerful and engaging Qatari grandmothers who have spent their lives putting food on their families’ tables through their handiwork; 1001 Days (2017) by Aisha al Jaidah, a modern-day take on Sheherezade that captures her significance as a legendary heroine fighting for independence, dignity and freedom.
Others are Amer: An Arabian Legend (2016) by Jassim al Rumaihi, the story of Amer, one of the most iconic stallions in Arabian horseracing history through conversations with people whose lives were closely entwined with Amer’s career as a champion in racing and breeding; Kholood al Ali’s Fragile (2019), an animated short film that follows a ceramic girl’s journey of self-discovery and reinvention as she sets off to conquer the mountains separating her from the world beyond her home; and Sh’hab (2018) by Amal al Muftah, about a mischievous eight-year-old girl from the old village of Al Wakra, who would do anything to spend time with her father and older brother at sea.
Tickets for the 7th Ajyal Film Festival are available for purchase at the Ajyal Main Box Office located in Katara Building 10; at the Ajyal Box Office at VOX Cinemas Doha Festival City for screenings taking place at VOX Cinemas; and from the Novo Cinemas Box Office for screenings at Novo Cinemas, the Pearl.
Doha
Delivering the magic of cinema to all audiences, the 7th Ajyal Film Festival, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual celebration of film, will present the exciting ‘Made in Qatar: An Inclusive Experience’ programme on November 21.
The five films are specially curated to reflect the theme of the festival and make films accessible, regardless of physical obstacles.
Presented in partnership with the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Ajyal’s inclusive programme features a hand-picked selection of five compelling works by local filmmakers.
Visually impaired audiences will experience the films through audio descriptions of visual elements while viewers who have hearing impairments will benefit from enriched subtitles in Arabic and English and sign language interpretation.
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, festival director and DFI Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ajyal represents the limitless possibilities and inspiration of our youth and their potential to realise their dreams. The first programme of its kind in the region, ‘Made in Qatar: An Inclusive Experience’ offers unprecedented access to the full cinema experience to film enthusiasts of different abilities, demonstrating the power of film as a tool for inclusion that transcends physical limitations.”
The screening will take place at the Katara Drama Theatre on November 21 at 7:30pm and will include Rawan al Nassiri and Nada Bedair’s Treasures of the Past (2017), a charming documentary about three cheerful and engaging Qatari grandmothers who have spent their lives putting food on their families’ tables through their handiwork; 1001 Days (2017) by Aisha al Jaidah, a modern-day take on Sheherezade that captures her significance as a legendary heroine fighting for independence, dignity and freedom.
Others are Amer: An Arabian Legend (2016) by Jassim al Rumaihi, the story of Amer, one of the most iconic stallions in Arabian horseracing history through conversations with people whose lives were closely entwined with Amer’s career as a champion in racing and breeding; Kholood al Ali’s Fragile (2019), an animated short film that follows a ceramic girl’s journey of self-discovery and reinvention as she sets off to conquer the mountains separating her from the world beyond her home; and Sh’hab (2018) by Amal al Muftah, about a mischievous eight-year-old girl from the old village of Al Wakra, who would do anything to spend time with her father and older brother at sea.
Tickets for the 7th Ajyal Film Festival are available for purchase at the Ajyal Main Box Office located in Katara Building 10; at the Ajyal Box Office at VOX Cinemas Doha Festival City for screenings taking place at VOX Cinemas; and from the Novo Cinemas Box Office for screenings at Novo Cinemas, the Pearl.
