Ajyal Film Festival 2023

All Films

Good as New (Mitel Al’Arous)

Made in Qatar

Jaser Alagha / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2014 / 13 min / Colour / DCP2K
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Coming of age, Drama, Youth, Identity
Qatar Premiere

Synopsis

Moayyad has bigger dreams than working in his father’s modest bakery. When the young Syrian man leaves his home for Qatar, however, he finds that life abroad isn’t what he thought it would be. Working as a mechanic, Moayyad struggles to find his place and build a life in his new city, while thoughts of his home are never far from his mind. 'Good as New’ is a quiet, poignant film that explores intergenerational tensions and the power of familial roots.

About the Directors

A student at Northwestern University in Qatar majoring in Media communication. Worked previously as a Graphic Designer, a photographer and videographer. He also directed a few short and documentary films.

Credits

Director
Jaser Alagha
Screenwriter
Jaser Alagha, Menna Kamel
Producer
Menna Kamel
Editor
Oussama Aitelqadi
Music
Universal Publishing Production Music
Cinematographer
Zahed Bata
Cast
Khaled Kaddoura, Ahmed El Zain, Julia Howman, Mohammad Iqbal, Mohssin Ashour, Nissryne Dib, Rana Al Khatib, Tulip Naji, James Zachary Hollo

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