The Black Veil
Fall Grants 2017
A.J. Al Johara Al Thani / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2018 / 15 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
Reem is a young Iraqi girl living in ISIS occupied Mosul. Her husband, an ISIS sympathizer, has taken her far away from her family and home. One day, Reem finds a driver for hire who is willing to help her escape Mosul by pretending to be her husband. They both set out together knowing that they may not survive the ordeal.
Credits
- Director
- A.J. Al Thani
- Screenwriter
- A.J. Al Thani
- Producer
- Vibhav Gautam
About the Director
A.J. Al-Thani is an award-winning Qatari filmmaker, television and commercial director. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communications and a concentration in film. She began to pursue her dream of being a filmmaker with the launch of the Doha Film Institute (DFI). Her relationship with the Institute began in 2010 when she participated in one of its first film workshops, which opened the door for many local filmmakers to pursue their passion. For almost ten years, she has been developing her skills with the help of the Institute. A.J. has made two short films, ‘Kashta’ (2016), winner of the Made in Qatar Award in 2016 and ‘The Black Veil’ (2020), which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. In 2021, A.J. founded Creative Nomads, a production company and space for artistic creations.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
"Experience, Ajyal FF 2019
Without Borders, Tribeca FF 2020 "
Contacts
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Main Contact
A.J. Al Thani
- Company:
- The Film House
- Phone:
- 55535165
- Email:
- Ajalthani8@gmail.com
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Main Contact
A.J. Al Johara Al Thani
- Company:
- Creative Nomads
- Email:
- ajalthani8@gmail.com
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Main Contact
A.J. Al-Thani
- Company:
- Independent
- Phone:
- 7777 0078
- Email:
- ajalthani8@gmail.com