Ajyal Film Festival 2023

All Films

Our Home (Beitna)

Mohaq - ages 8+

Abdulla Al-Hemairi / Short Narrative / United Arab Emirates / 2012 / 2 min / Colour / HDCAM
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Drama, Middle Eastern, Family
MENA Premiere

Synopsis

In Competition

Cleverly shot at waist height so we never see the characters’ faces, this film aims to see life from the point of view of a naïve little girl, while playing with her doll’s house. The girl accidentally reveals to her father a not-so innocent secret that makes him realise he should be more attentive in raising his child.

About the Directors

Abdulla Al-Hemairi is a director, actor and writer. Born in Al Ain, he lives in Abu Dhabi and received a bachelor’s degree in business management. Al-Hamairi has participated in many acting, writing and directing workshops. He has appeared in many short films, written short and feature films, and directed the two shorts ‘Waiting’ (2012) and ‘Our Home’.

Credits

Director
Abdulla Al-Hemairi
Screenwriter
Abdulla Al-Hemairi
Producer
Abdulla Al-Hemairi
Editor
Mohammed Shabeen
Music
Thierry De Massia
Cinematographer
Abdulla Al-Hemairi
Production Company
Ghaf Films
Cast
Abdulla Al-Hemairi, Asmaa Mohammed

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