Nesma's Birds
Hekayat Khaleejiya: Khaleeji Stories
/ Short Narrative / Iraq, United Kingdom, Hungary / 2012 / Colour
In Arabic / English subtitles
Qatar Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
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Synopsis
Nesma is at odds with the world around her since her father's death. She escapes to the rooftops where she secretley cares for her late father's birds against the knowledge of her mother and competing against the boy on the opposite rooftop. Now Nesma must face even bigger challenges as she enters womanhood.