Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 4 - Our Time Is Running Out
QFF 2015
Meriem Mesraoua / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / 14 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Fantasy, Drama
Synopsis
In a blissful alternate universe, a society of children lives according to strict rules, and deviation from the norm means eternal banishment.
Credits
- Director
- Meriem Mesraoua
- Screenwriter
- Dana Atrach, Meriem Mesraoua
- Producer
- Nadine Toukan
- Production Company
- Doha Film Institute
About the Director
Meriem Mesraoua grew up between Algeria, France and Qatar. A graduate of Northwestern University, her work explores issues of identity, power dynamics, and the internalized gaze. In 2020, her short film ‘À fleur de peau (Under Her Skin)' debuted at the Venice Film Festival. Meriem is currently developing her first feature film, ‘The Other Wife’ (working title).
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
Qumra 2017
Contacts
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Director
Meriem Mesraoua
- Company:
- Doha Film Institute
- Email:
- mesr.meriem@yahoo.fr