Ajyal Film Festival 2023

All films

All Countries

  • Encountering Samir

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2020

    In a war zone, Farah and her brother make friends with an enemy counterpart—turning the barren…

    Rand Beiruty / Jordan, Germany / Short Narrative

  • Esperança

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2019

    After her father launches an investigation into a corrupt politician in Angola, he is taken awa…

    Cécile Rousset, Jeanne Paturle, Benjamin Serero / France / Short Documentary

  • Exit

    Hilal - ages 13+ - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2014

    It’s been a long day at work for Mike, and now he just wants to jump in his car so he can go ho…

    Cardin Phua / Malaysia / Short Narrative

  • Falafel Cart

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2020

    During a stormy night and in the middle of nowhere, a lonely immigrant falafel vendor stumbles…

    Abdullah Al-Wazzan / Kuwait / Short Narrative

  • The First Thunder

    Special Screening - Ajyal Film Festival 2018

    A beautifully illustrated musical fantasy that depicts the awakening of Mother Nature after her…

    Anastasia Melikhova / Russian Federation / Short Narrative

  • Flo

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2018

    One day a little flea makes a new friend, but their home is a strange place, and they must work…

    Nora Marie Back / Germany / Short Narrative

  • Footprints

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2015

    When a sleeping man is awoken by a gunshot, he grabs his rifle and chases the horrible beast he…

    Bill Plympton / United States of America / Short Narrative