Ajyal Film Festival 2023

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The Noble Tree (CHAJARAT AL KHAIR)

Made in Qatar - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2017

Ghassan Kairouz, PASCALE Abou Jamra / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / 3 min / Colour / Apple Pro Res 422 / In Arabic / English subtitles / International Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.

Synopsis

Once upon a time, four trees grew around a lake. The youngest tree was the most popular with visitors, because of its cooling shade and the delicious fruits it produced. Jealous, the other trees conspired to create a blockade that will starve the young tree of water– but they neglected to recognise that there are other ways of finding energy and continuing life. ‘The Noble Tree’ is a lovely parable that warns of the foolishness of isolationism and bullying.

About the Director

Pascale Abou Jamra and Ghassan Kairouz are filmmakers living in Qatar. They have made short films and documentaries all around the Arab world, including 'Takrir' (2014) and 'Jude' (2013), both of which appeared at Ajyal.

Pascale Abou Jamra and Ghassan Kairouz are filmmakers living in Qatar. They have made short films and documentaries all around the Arab world, including 'Takrir' (2014) and 'Jude' (2013), both of which appeared at Ajyal.

Credits

Director
Ghassan Kairouz, PASCALE Abou Jamra
Screenwriter
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA & GHASSAN KAIROUZ
Producer
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA
Music
PASCALE ABOU JAMRA

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