Ajyal Youth Film Festival Film Guide

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All films at Ajyal are selected and recommended according to age-appropriateness. Welcome to the 2017 Ajyal Youth Film Festival 4

General Audience. Suitable for audiences ages 4 and up. Ajyal Competition, Jury and Awards 5

Feature Film Presentations 6–14 Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. Opening Night: MENA Premiere of ‘The Breadwinner’ by Nora Twomey 7

Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Individuals Short Film Programmes 16 under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by Made in Qatar presented by Occidental Petroleum 17 an individual over the age of 18. ‘My Little Beasts’ Cine-Concert 19 Parental guidance advised for viewers under the age of 15. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an Bariq: Films for the whole family 20 individual over the age of 18. Journey into Life: Films for audiences 8 and older 21

Mature subject matter. May not be suitable for minors. Individuals under the Home: Films for audiences 13 and older 22 age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas. Abstract Visions and Another Reality: Films for audiences 15 and older 23 Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas. Made in Kuwait 25

SONY Cinema Under the Stars Short Film Programme 26 Festival Venues ‘Al-Johara’ and ‘Kashta’ – An Inclusive Experience 27 Event and screening locations are identified as follows: Katara 12 Theatre A: K12-A Ajyal Creativity Hub 28 Katara 12 Theatre B: K12-B Film Ratings Guide and Ticket Information 31 Katara Opera House: K16-OH Katara Drama Theatre: K16-DT Schedule of Screenings 33 SONY Cinema Under the Stars: KE–SC Katara Esplanade, Family Weekend: KE–fw Katara 18 & 19: Geekdom: K18–G & K19–G Katara 19: LeBlockade: K19-LB

For more information, please see page 32 of this guide.

Subtitles and Interpretation

Unless otherwise noted, all films are shown in their original language, with Arabic and English subtitles as necessary. Interpreters are onsite for all panels, workshops and question-and-answer sessions.

Free Screenings and Events

Free screenings and events presented in Festival venues other than the SONY Cinema Under the Stars require a ticket for admission. Free tickets may be reserved online or requested at any ticket outlet location. All screenings at the SONY Cinema Under the Stars are free and do not require tickets. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ajyal Competition

Engagement of young people in the Ajyal Youth Film Festival their understanding of how the world tells its stories in a is centred on the juries of the Ajyal Competition, who select spirit of cultural exchange. The Ajyal Competition inspires the Festival award winners. By providing young people from creative thinking, cooperation and self-expression – and the ages of 8 to 21 with access to international cinema and leads to friendships that will last a lifetime. filmmakers from around the globe, Ajyal helps them develop Ajyal Jury

The Ajyal Competition Jury is divided into three sections by age group. The three juries are:

Welcome to the Fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival

We’ve come a long way in five years, and this Ajyal promises to We are honoured to bring you LeBlockade, a showcase of be another unforgettable edition of our annual festival. Over the creative and unifying art works that emerged during the on- Mohaq Hilal Bader next six days, you will enjoy some of the best in international going blockade of the State of Qatar. Although the events that Mohaq means ‘New Moon’ in Arabic, Ajyal’s jurors aged 13 to 17 are the The most mature of Ajyal’s juries, family-friendly cinema, bringing film-goers of all ages together led to these have been unfortunate, their work is a testament to and these are Ajyal’s youngest jurors, Hilal jury – the term means ‘Crescent Bader (Arabic for ‘Full Moon’) jurors for an entertaining and inspirational experience. the resolve and strength of the Qatari art community. And our aged 8 to 12. These young people will Moon’ in Arabic. Four feature films and are aged 18 to 21 and will select their Made in Kuwait series shines a light on the exciting films being watch one programme of short films a programme of shorts make up this favourite films from four features and As always, hundreds of Ajyal Jurors from around the world made by our friends elsewhere in the Gulf. and four feature-length films. jury’s film selection. two programmes of short films. converge on Katara to decide the eventual winners of the Ajyal Competition. Over the course of the festival they will develop Get ready to embrace your inner nerd with the return of their film literacy, creative writing, and analytical thinking skills Geekdom. Take part in lively video-game tournaments, try Awards through a series of film screenings and workshops. But more your hand at creating a comic book, dress up as your favourite importantly, they will learn to express themselves, create character, or simply soak up the atmosphere as we celebrate all Each of the three Ajyal Juries awards a Best Film prize lasting friendships, and expand their understanding of the things pop-culture. to their favourite short and feature-length films, for a total world around them. of six awards. The directors of the winning films are awarded This year’s thought-provoking Ajyal Talks cover a broad range funding toward their next film, so jurors are empowered The Qatari film industry is thriving, and we are delighted to bring of topics, including how film can play an integral role in helping to support and promote future content that is relevant you some of its finest examples. Now presented by Occidental people deal with adversity and a look at the impact of media and important to them, in a proactive way. Petroleum, our Made in Qatar series returns, and this year marks on our daily lives. We also examine the heart-breaking issue of the first-ever Made in Qatar Shabab programme, featuring shorts contemporary child-trafficking, and chat with visual artist Shirin Our youngest audiences vote for their favourite film in the made by the youngest generation of local talent. Neshat about her work. Bariq programme (see page 20). A jury of regional industry professionals will decide the Best Film in the Made in Qatar There is something for everyone at our Family Weekend, and be Throughout this guide, you will find more information on our presented by Occidental Petroleum section (see pages 17 sure to catch the SONY Cinema Under the Stars series, a special film screenings and events, as well as be introduced to the and 18). kids’ blue-carpet screening of the ever-popular ‘The Smurfs’, newest member of the team, our Ajyal Falcon. He embodies and a feast for the senses with the ‘My Little Beasts’ Cine- the values that we cherish most here at Ajyal – curiosity, This year also sees the launch of our new Ajyal Audience Concert. Once again, we have partnered with the Translation empowerment, film, friendship and joy. Award, which will be decided by the general public. So keep and Interpreting Institute of the College of Humanities and an eye out for your chance to vote at some of our feature- Social Sciences at Hamad bin Khalifa University for an inclusive We look forward to welcoming you at the festival! length film screenings. screening that will bring the magic of cinema to all film fans.

4 5 Opening Night The Breadwinner Feature Films

Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of MENA Premiere a tiny apartment building in war-torn Kabul. She grows up Director: Nora Twomey listening to stories told by her father while helping him in the Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg / English / 2017 / 93 mins marketplace, where he reads and writes letters for people to earn a living.

One day, her father is arrested by the authorities, and Wed 29 Nov / 7:00 PM / K16–OH (by invitation only) Parvana’s life is changed forever. During a time in a place Wed 29 Nov / 7:00 PM / K16–DT / QR 40 – where women are not allowed to leave home without men, Doors open at 6:00 PM and close at 7:00 PM her family is left without someone who can earn money or Sat 2 Dec / 8:30 PM / K12–b / QR 25 even shop for food.

To help, Parvana decides to cut her hair and disguise herself as a boy, turning herself into the breadwinner for the family. And though she is in danger of being discovered, she is resolved to find a way to rescue her father.

‘The Breadwinner’ is a wonderful tale of female empowerment and imagination in the face of oppression – and a celebration of the culture, history and beauty of Afghanistan. Executive-produced by Angelina Jolie, the film recently took the top prize at the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles.

7 At Eye Level Disappearance Ten-year-old Michi never knew his father, and since the In an Iranian culture that operates within strict social mores, tragic death of his mother, he has lived in a group home Sara, a university student, and her boyfriend Hamed allow for orphaned children. Like many of the other kids, Michi their youthful naïveté to get the best of them. Now, Sara wonders what life would be like with his father. When requires surgery, but because the young couple have a secret he chances upon an old, unsent letter from his mother to hide, no hospital will help them. Director Ali Asgari’s announcing her pregnancy to a man named Tom, Michi film questions the lack of compassion of individuals who thinks his dream has come true. When he finally meets Tom, hold authority within the Iranian state – whether they are however, the man is not quite what Michi expected. following the rules or exploiting the need to break them.

Director: Joachim Dollhopf, Evi Goldbrunner Director: Ali Asgari Germany / German / 2016 / 98 mins Iran, Qatar / Persian / 2017 / 88 mins Sat 2 Dec / 9:00 PM / K12–A / QR 25 Sun 3 Dec / 9:00 PM / K16–DT / QR 25 Mon 4 Dec / 7:00 PM / K12–B / QR 25 The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales Welcome to the Honeysuckle Theatre playhouse, where a Even When I Fall troupe of animal actors presents three plays for our viewing Sold by their parents into Indian circuses, some Nepali pleasure. A combination of quick jokes, brilliantly timed children are trained in acrobatics and forced to perform. silliness, the most unlikely of situations and the best in Occasionally, rescue missions spring these youngsters from animated pratfalls makes ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ captivity. But what sort of future do they have? In a twist a rollicking laugh-a-minute. As Honeysuckle’s stable of of irony, it is the skills they were forced to develop that actors become familiar to us and we come to anticipate their they leverage to reintegrate themselves into Nepali society. madcap antics, we truly hope the curtain will not come down And so, Circus Kathmandu is born, and its international on the last act. success allows its young performers to contribute to the rehabilitation of Nepal after the devastating earthquakes of Director: Benjamin Renner, Patrick Imbert 2015. Sat 2 Dec / 1:30 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 France / French / 2016 / 83 mins Fri 1 Dec / 4:00 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Director: Kate McLarnon, Sky Neal UK / Nepali / 2017 / 88 mins Birds Like Us In the middle of a vast desert where The Horror holds sway, Everyday Heroes a society of flightless birds is tucked away in a world ruled by Five youngsters, each with a difficult and chronic medical a fascistic vulture and his vicious cohort. One day, the lovely condition, allow the filmmakers to follow them on their daily Huppu defies the system to save her chick, and a dreamlike lives, through which we learn of their doubts and joys, see adventure begins. Based on Persian poet Farid Ud-din them grow, laugh along with their antics, cheer them on in Attar’s ‘The Conference of the Birds’, ‘Birds Like Us’ is a tale their successes, and hear of their mature approach to life of coming together to overcome differences – part comedy, and the world around them. ‘Everyday Heroes’ is a rousing part political allegory and featuring a visionary animation celebration of the joys of living, even if life is difficult, or may style. be cut far too short.

Director: Faruk Šabanović, Amela Cuhara Director: Anne-Dauphine Julliand Thu 30 Nov / 6:30 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, UK, USA, Qatar / France / French / 2016 / 79 mins English / 2017 / 84 mins Thu 30 Nov / 8:30 PM / K12–A / QR 25

8 9 House in the Fields Liyana High in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, life in an isolated Liyana is a young, fictional girl created by several young rural Amazigh community has changed little over the past orphans in Swaziland, where the scourge of AIDS has ravaged millennium. History is passed down the generations orally, the population, leaving hundreds of thousands of children transmitted by traditional bards and storytellers. Filmmaker to fend for themselves. In a storytelling workshop, the Tala Hadid gained intimate access to this community, as well youngsters learn to create a central character for their story, as their trust, in her quest to document their daily lives in then draw on their own experiences to create an adventure visual form, thereby preserving a moment in a culture that is for their heroine, while at the same time banishing their own constantly faced with the rapid changes of the larger society fears. A magnificent tribute to creativity, imagination and the in which it exists. power of storytelling.

Director: Tala Hadid Director: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp Sun 3 Dec / 7:45 PM / K12–B / QR 25 Morocco, Qatar / Amazigh / 2017 / 86 mins Fri 1 Dec / 9:15 PM / K12–B / QR 25 Swaziland, Qatar, USA / English, Siswati / 2017 / 75 mins

In This Corner of the World Looking for Oum Kulthum The atomic bombings of Japan are among the great It would be difficult to find an icon of modern Arab culture to abominations of World War II. ‘In this Corner of the World’ surpass the status of singer Oum Kulthum. For half a century, is a gentle tale of life in the countryside during that terrible she was the voice of the Arab world, both for itself and for period, when 18-year-old Suzu marries and goes to live with the international community. Rather than exploring a figure her husband’s family. As the worldwide conflict rages on, of such magnitude head-on, Iranian director Shirin Neshat life becomes increasingly difficult, but the inhabitants face examines the “Star of the East” from a distance, creating a adversity with resilience and creativity. ‘In this Corner of the film that is more than just standard bio-pic reportage. World’ shows us that life – and hope – will always flourish. Director: Shirin Neshat Director: Sunao Katabuchi Germany, Austria, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar / Japan / Japanese / 2016 / 129 mins Arabic, English, Persian / 2017 / 90 mins Fri 1 Dec / 10:00 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Sat 2 Dec / 9:00 PM / K16–DT / QR 25 Mon 4 Dec / 9:00 PM / K12–A / QR 25 Listen to the Silence Nine-year-old Luka lives in a boarding school for deaf Loving Vincent children. Somewhat hyperactive, the youngster finds it Few artists hold such a significant place as Vincent van Gogh, difficult to make friends, and he feels quite isolated – until he who produced about 2,100 works of art in a mere 10 years decides to take up traditional Georgian dancing and practise and ended his own life in 1890 at the age of 37. In the early for the school’s end-of-year performance. Following this 20th century, his work was recognised as that of a genius dream changes Luka’s life as he starts to feel the thrill of and he has since become known as an important contributor success. A recipient of funding from the Doha Film Institute to modern art. ‘Loving Vincent’ explores his life in a series Grants Programme, ‘Listen to the Silence’ is a rare and of 65,000 oil paintings executed in his signature style; it is precious treasure – a debut film that affirms the joy of life. simply breathtaking.

Director: Mariam Chachia Director: Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welshman Sun 3 Dec / 8:00 PM / KE–SC / FREE – Limited seating Georgia, Qatar / Georgian / 2016 / 80 mins UK, Poland, Qatar / English / 2017 / 95 mins Fri 1 Dec / 7:00 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Mon 4 Dec / 10:00 PM / K12–B / QR 25

10 11 The Seventh Summit Step In the world of mountain climbing, the Seven Summits The Lethal Ladies of the Baltimore Leadership School for Challenge is a premier mountaineering adventure that Young Women are a formidable step team. ‘Step’ follows involves scaling the highest peak on each of the seven their progress as they rehearse their routines while at the continents. To date, fewer than 350 people have succeeded. same time working to meet the gruelling requirements to ‘The Seventh Summit’ follows Qatar’s own Sheikh apply to the universities of their choice. As the girls nail their Mohammed Al-Thani – the first Qatari ever to reach the top moves, they discover empowerment and teamwork, and of Mount Everest – and his fellow climbers as they face the execute some seriously wicked dance moves. Black power, challenging heights of Alaska’s Mount Denali in the hopes of girl power, camaraderie and success come together as these completing their lofty dream. inspiring young women stomp their way to emancipation and a blindingly bright future. Director: Elia Youssef Sat 2 Dec / 6:30 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Lebanon, Nepal, Qatar, USA, UAE / Arabic, English / Thu 30 Nov / 9:15 PM / K12–B / QR 25 Director: Amanda Lipitz 2016 / 65 mins USA / English / 2016 / 85 mins This screening is preceded by Made in Qatar Shabab presented by Occidental Petroleum, a series of short works made by young filmmakers thr0ugh the Doha Film Institute’s Make Your Own Short Film workshop. Theeb In 1916, in a Bedouin encampment in the Arabian desert, Theeb and his elder brother Hussein go about their daily lives. Meanwhile, the Arab Revolt is about to change life on The Smurfs the Arabian peninsula forever. When a mysterious British The blue moon is around the corner and Smurf Village is soldier arrives at the camp, Theeb finds himself on a more abuzz preparing for the big celebration – but Papa Smurf has significant journey than he ever could have imagined. a vision in his magic cauldron that shows there is trouble Employing a cast of non-professional Bedouin actors, ahead. Sure enough, that evil wizard Gargamel has a vile plan director Naji Abu Nowar creates an affecting coming-of-age up his sleeve – but no one predicted an adventure in New story inflected with the epic scope of a classic Western. York City! The Smurfs need to find a way home – but can their new friends help them in their quest? Come along on Director: Naji Abu Nowar this smurf of an adventure and find out! Thu 30 Nov / 8:00 PM / KE–SC / FREE – Limited seating Jordan, UAE, UK, Qatar / Arabic, English / 2014 / 100 mins Director: Raja Gosnell USA / English / 2011 / 103 mins Fri 1 Dec / 3:00 PM / K16–DT / QR 25 Walking Out We are thrilled to celebrate 70 years of everyone’s favourite Fourteen-year-old David and his estranged dad Cal are little blue creatures with this smurfy presentation of ‘The reunited for the first time in a year when David flies out to Smurfs’. Come dressed as your favourite Smurf as we turn Montana for a visit. There is some friction between father this year’s red carpet blue! Papa Smurf and Smurfette will and son at first, but eventually the ice breaks and they plan arrive at 2:15 pm, so join us early for your chance to meet to hunt a moose that Cal has been tracking. Out in the them before the screening. wilderness, however, things don’t go quite to plan, and a life- or-death battle between these would-be hunters and Mother Nature is set in motion.

Director: Alex Smith, Andrew J. Smith USA / English / 2017 / 95 mins Thu 30 Nov / 9:30 PM / K16–OH / QR 25 Mon 4 Dec / 6:00 PM / K12–A / QR 25

12 13 Wallay When 13-year-old Ady gets himself into trouble in a French suburb, his father decides to send his son to live under the care of his authoritarian uncle in Burkina Faso until he pays back the cash he stole from Dad. Surrounded by new sights, encompassed by familial love that is far stronger than anything he felt in France, Ady remodels his European outlook with African inflections and develops the compassion that will make him a better international citizen.

Director: Berni Goldblat France, Burkina Faso, Qatar / Dioula, French / 2017 / Fri 1 Dec / 8:30 PM / K12–A / QR 25 84 mins

Walls ‘Walls’ follows several subjects on both sides of three contemporary international borders, demonstrating that the barriers that line them signal a lack of camaraderie. Imposing and threatening, they define who is worthy of entering – and who is not. Those who patrol the walls are determined to keep migrants out; those who wish to cross them are resolute in their desire to gain a better life for themselves. Between these irreconcilable attitudes, walls and razor wire stand as mean-spirited symbols of selfishness and the fear of those who are not like us.

Fri 1 Dec / 8:00 PM / KE–SC / FREE – Limited seating Director: Pablo Iraburu, Migueltxo Molina Spain / Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, English, Spanish / 2015 / 80 mins

14 Made in Qatar Programme 1 presented by Occidental Petroleum Thu 30 Nov / 8:30 pm / k16–dt / Red Carpet / QR 25

Once again, the Ajyal Youth Film Festival is pleased to celebrate the exciting state of filmmaking at home with our annual slate of work made right here in Qatar. This year, we present two programmes of shorts, including narratives, documentaries and thoughtful essays. The films were made independently, through Qatar University or Northwestern University in Qatar, or with the support of the Doha Film Institute’s workshops and funding programmes.

Dreams That Stayed I Have Been Watching You All Along One evening, a man is working late at the office, alone apart from the Red Treasures of the Past presence of the building’s security A lonely boy sees a pair of red trainers In ‘Treasures of the Past’, three guard. Something strange is going on… hanging from a telephone wire. Can he cheerful, engaging and hard-working Director: Noor Al-Nasr stamp out his fears and find a way to Qatari grandmothers bring to mind the Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 7 mins get them on his feet? old saying, “a woman’s work is never Director: Kholood Al-Ali done”. Elevate Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 9 mins Director: Rawan Al-Nassiri, Nada When Latifa, a vain woman, and her Bedair long-suffering maid get trapped in an Smicha Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 8 mins elevator, emotions come to a head Seven-year-old Lulwa dotes on her and Latifa finds herself confronting her elderly grandfather, who is showing Voices from the own egotism. early signs of senility. ‘Smicha’ shows Urbanscape Director: Hamida Issa that love is not found in blurry details, A sort of travelogue around Qatar’s Qatar / Arabic, English, Tagalog / 2017 / but in a powerful bond that never capital in development, ‘Voices from Short 14 mins fades. the Urbanscape’ is an apt reflection Director: Amal Al-Muftah of a burgeoning 21st-century city I Have Been Watching You Qatar / Arabic / 2016 / 15 mins with a mission and a tribute to its All Along multicultural success. A girl explores the forgotten memories There Be Dragons Director: Shaima Al Tamimi, Mariam of an abandoned cinema through ‘There Be Dragons’ is a visual amble Salim a trancelike journey into its past, through Doha that uncovers a quirky, Qatar / Arabic, English, Spanish, creating a freeform narrative all her alternate side of the city that usually Banghali / 2017 / 6 mins own, and breathing new life into goes unnoticed – one that seems forgotten artifacts. outside the control of its inhabitants. Director: Rawda Al-Thani Director: Suzannah Mirghani Films Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 10 mins Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 3 mins

17 Made in Qatar Programme 2 ‘My Little Beasts’ Cine-Concert presented by Occidental Petroleum Sat 2 Dec / 2:30 PM / k16–dt / free - Please reserve a ticket for admission (part of Bariq Short Film Programme – page 20) Fri 1 Dec / 8:30 pm / k16–dt / QR 25 / followed by Made in Qatar Awards Sun 3 Dec / 6:30 – 7:30 PM / k16–dt / free - Please reserve a ticket for admission

1001 Days Within a traditional fairy-tale structure, Ajyal is delighted to work once this animated short addresses eternal again with the Forum des Images issues like sacrifice, equality and to present ‘My Little Beasts’, a bravery, and considers how today’s world-premiere cine-concert. women deserve equal treatment and privileges. When you’re a child, friendship Director: Aisha Al-Jaidah goes beyond who you are and Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 10 mins where you are from. Sometimes, solace can be found in the most Chaos Antidote unexpected arms... those of a The ever-changing urban landscape of wild fox, of a gorilla in a zoo, of Doha is dreamily contemplated in this a travelling goose, or of an anxious wordless, documentary essay, in which little toucan. Friendship will order is made of chaos and a sense of bring joy and emotion to children peace overcomes the frenetic pace of meeting up with these little beasts progress. Chaos Antidote in the most magical and sincere Zoo Story Director: Hadeer Omar, Idris Elhassan way. Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 5 mins Khurshid Our Time Is Running Out The Girl and the Fox The Song for Rain A goldsmith, Khurshid spends his days In a blissful alternate universe, a This series will be accompanied by A young girl tracks down a mysterious On a rainy day, a little boy meets a Embodiment creating and repairing jewellery using society of children lives according to live music by Anthony Boulc’h and fox killing the livestock of her family. fox who wants to collect water from A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming timeworn tools, seemingly magical strict rules, and deviation from the Fanch Minou’s and is sure to please When lost in the woods at night, the the city. The boy helps the fox and a sophisticated nation of wealth potions – and his own two hands. Is norm means eternal banishment. film and music enthusiasts alike. girl finds the fox unexpectedly helpful. discovers another world… and influence while retaining its this wonderfully delicate craft destined Director: Meriem Mesraoua Director: Tyler Kupferer Director: Yawen Zheng centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ to be forgotten? Qatar / 2017 / Arabic / 14 mins The Boy and the Snow USA / 2011 / 5 mins Japan / 2012 / 8 mins is an inspiring journey from ancient Director: Mazen Shafea, Mohamed Goose wilderness to contemporary Elamin Walls A young boy finds an injured snow Happy Fluffy Time Zoo Story metropolis. Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 8 mins In a decaying world that has become goose and nurses it back to health. A A little girl playing alone in a park has A fearless little girl visiting a zoo Director: Khalifa AlMarri nothing more than a trash heap, a new friendship begins but soon the a happy moment when a sweet vendor decides to befriend a gorilla. Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 5 mins The Noble Tree race of skeleton-like, robotic creatures goose gets the call to join its flock… makes magical cotton candy that Director: Veronika Zacharová Once upon a time, four trees grew are engaged in a pointless, seemingly Director: Gayle Thomas transforms into charming animals. Czech Republic / 2015 / 4 mins The Fishermen around a lake… ‘The Noble Tree’ endless war. But who is the enemy? Canada / 1984, 10 mins Director: Kazushige Toma Every night, three fishermen escape is a lovely parable that warns of Director: Nibu Vasudevan Japan / 2013 / 5 mins from the lights, traffic and towering the foolishness of isolationism and Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 12 mins Change in the Weather buildings of Doha out into the waters bullying. A toucan who fears thunderstorms Rain and Fish of the Gulf. ‘The Fishermen’ follows Director: Ghassan Kairouz, Pascale overcomes his phobia. One rainy day, a boy waiting at a their journey from sea to city. Abou Jamra Director: Amelia Lorenz bus stop suddenly sees a red fish Director: Obada Jarbi Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 3 mins USA / 2010 / 3 mins swimming in a puddle. Qatar / Arabic, English / 2017 / 15 mins Director: Risa Kimpara Japan / 2010 / 5 mins

18 19 Bariq Short Film Programme Journey into Life Sat 2 Dec / 2:30 pm / k16–dt / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission Mon 4 Dec / 4:oo pm / k12–b / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission

Casse-croûte Come with us as we explore stories All the animals in the jungle are hungry from far-flung nations and meet for a snack – but anyone can become a some exceptional characters. meal for anyone else… The food chain has never looked so delicious! Aamer Director: Burcu Sankur, Geoffrey Aamer, who has a hearing impairment, Godet lives on the streets of Mumbai. When France / No dialogue / 2016 / 1 min his mother gives him a hearing aid, a whole new world opens up for him. Dragon Sledge Director: Amira Bhargava One snowy day, a little girl finds her India / No dialogue / 2016 / 15 mins sledge transformed into a friendly dragon, who takes her on an adventure Dreams That Stayed through a mediæval world of castles One evening, a man is working late and knights in shining armour. at the office, alone apart from the Director: Evgeniya Jirkova presence of the building’s security Russia / No dialogue / 2017 / 3 mins In a Cage guard. Something strange is going on… Mr Night Has a Day Off Director: Noor Al-Nasr The Gift In a Cage Once in a While Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 7 mins Mr Night Has a Day Off The Pocket Man Determined to cheer up her parents, At the zoo, a big bear and a little red When a friendly cloud travels around Mr Night decides to have some fun A tiny man who lives in a suitcase a little girl crafts a lovely gift – but she bird spend their days trying to make the globe, all it seems to do is ruin Hamlet. Comedy while the sun is still shining, as this makes a connection with an elderly has to make her way through the maze music together, but their songs don’t things with wet weather. But everyone Deceptively simple animation shows playful film considers what might man, and his whole life gets better. of toyland to get it to them. quite seem to work. has a special gift to offer – rainclouds what happens when a group of happen if night and day got mixed up. Director: Ana Chubinidze Director: Kohei Kajisa Director: Loïc Bruyère included. rambunctious schoolchildren and their Director: Ignas Meilūnas France, Georgia, Switzerland / No Japan / English / 2016 / 5 mins France / No dialogue / 2016 / 6 mins Director: Gosha Loshadkin exasperated teacher share a row of Lithuania / No dialogue / 2016 / 2 mins dialogue / 2016 / 7 mins Russia / English / 2017 / 5 mins seats in a theatre during a performance Goats The Little Bird and the of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. Our Wonderful Nature – Red Three goats on a train hang out the Caterpillar Director: Eugeniy Fadeyev The Common Chameleon A lonely boy sees a pair of red trainers window, trying to get a taste of the A little bird tends to the leaves growing This programme is accompanied by Russia / No dialogue / 2016 / 5 mins An insatiably hungry chameleon’s eyes hanging from a telephone wire. Can he delicious green trees as they pass by. on a nearby branch, but one day a the ‘My Little Beasts’ Cine-Concert might prove too big for his tummy as find a way to get them on his feet? But can their hunger overcome the pesky caterpillar comes along and – see page 19. A Hole he greedily eats the increasingly large, Director: Kholood Al Ali obstacles in their way? eats all the buds! Adversaries become A little girl is fascinated by a hole she squishy bugs that fly too close to his Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 9 mins Director: Ekaterina Filippova friends in this whimsical animated finds in the ground – but if holes won’t very long tongue. Russia / No dialogue / 2016 / 2 mins work. play games, what are they good for? Director: Tomer Eshed Sing Director: Lena von Döhren A crop of pretty flowers soon answers Germany / English / 2016 / 4 mins When Zsófi is told by Miss Erika the Switzerland / No dialogue / 2017 / the question! choirmistress that she is not good 4 mins Director: Maribel Suárez The Penguin enough to sing in the choir, she hatches Mexico / English / 2016 / 4 mins Based on a lovely children’s song, ‘The a plan to expose this unfair treatment. Penguin’ tells the tale of a penguin who Director: Kristóf Deák The House of Colors doesn’t like the cold – and shows that Hungary / Hungarian / 2016 / 25 mins A little girl loves a technicolour the grass isn’t always greener on the television show so much that she other side. Yaman wishes she could live inside it – but her Director: Pascale Hecquet Young and poor, Yaman creates a mother has a secret that will give her France / French / 2016 / 5 mins solution to his difficult circumstances, daughter much greater plesure. and at the same time generates a sense Director: Nicolás Villarreal of desperately needed hope. Argentina / English / 2017 / 9 mins Director: Amer AlBarzawi Syria / Arabic / 2016 / 4 mins 20 21 Home Abstract Visions Sun 3 Dec / 8:30 pm / k12–a / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission Mon 3 Dec / 8:00 pm / k16–OH / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission

What is a ‘home’? This programme This programme of international of international short films short films presents some unique, questions the concept, exploring daring and truly original voices in its challenges and its relevance to cinema today. our lives today. Banned Bodies 1001 Days In danger at home, unwelcome on the Within a traditional fairy-tale structure, European continent, not permitted to this animated short addresses eternal travel to the UK, refugees in France tell issues like sacrifice, equality and their tragic stories in a film that urges bravery, and considers how today’s us to act on the humanitarian crisis of women deserve equal treatment and our time. privileges. Director: Jérémie Reichenbach Director: Aisha Al-Jaidah France / Arabic, English / 2016 / Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 10 mins 13 mins

Dead Horses 1001 Days The Burden My Second Eye ‘Dead Horses’ presents a vision of Perhaps the first stop-motion wartime on the ground from the point Nanuuq Scrambled animation existential black comedy/ Embodiment My Second Eye of view of a bewildered child. But even Changes in the global environment are ‘Scrambled’ pairs up the tactile joys musical film on record, ‘The Burden’ A poetic reflection of Qatar’s becoming When their family is displaced by an innocent child knows when death melting the globe’s ice caps, and the of the Rubik’s Cube with the whiz- is a very dark look at the platitudes of a sophisticated nation of wealth conflict, two young boys rely on their is near. stunningly animated ‘Nanuuq’ laments bang of contemporary video games to contemporary existence – and how to and influence while retaining its mother’s strength to rebuild their lives Director: Marc Riba, Anna Solanas what is to become of the majestic demonstrate that the skills from both avoid thinking about them. centuries-old traditions, ‘Embodiment’ and forge ahead. But the many dangers Spain / Catalan / 2016 / 6 mins polar bear if its icy habitat disappears. kinds of play are of great value. Director: Niki Lindroth von Bahr is an inspiring journey from ancient of war are never far from home. Director: Jim Lachasse Director: Bastiaan Schravendeel Sweden / Swedish / 2017 / 14 mins wilderness to contemporary Director: Ahmad Saleh Hedgehog’s Home France / No dialogue / 2016 / 3 mins The Netherlands / No dialogue / 2017 / metropolis. Germany, Jordan, Palestine / Arabic / There’s no place like home – and 7 mins Cargo Director: Khalifa AlMarri 2016 / 11 mins Hedgehog’s den is his castle. Hedgehog Our Time Is Running Out When little Abboudi and his Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 5 mins commands the respect of the other In a blissful alternate universe, a The Switchman grandfather are left behind by the truck Totems animals in the forest – but some of society of children lives according to Each time a train arrives at a remote they are travelling in, the young boy I Have Been Watching You A strapping lumberjack heads into the them are jealous as well. strict rules and deviation from the station, the switchman catches a must take responsibility for everything All Along forest with his chainsaw to fell some Director: Eva Cvijanović norm means eternal banishment. glimpse of his beloved – but in his dull – a task well beyond his years. A girl explores the forgotten memories trees to be used for some unknown Canada, Croatia / English / 2017 / 10 mins Director: Meriem Mesraoua but dreamlike world, she is never more Director: Karim Rahbani of an abandoned cinema through industrial purpose, but Nature decides Qatar / Arabic / 2017 / 14 mins than a mirage. Lebanon, Cyprus, France / Arabic / a trancelike journey into its past, to get her own back. Mare Nostrum Director: Mehdi Khorramain 2017 / 20 mins creating a freeform narrative all her Director: Paul Jadoul On the shores of the Mediterranean Perched Iran / No dialogue / 2016 / 10 mins own, and breathing new life into France, Belgium / No dialogue / 2016 / Sea, a Syrian man does something that A ship’s captain lives in a submarine, forgotten artifacts. 9 mins risks his young daughter’s life. What which is inexplicably perched on top of When I Hear the Birds Sing Director: Rawda Al-Thani could drive a person to put their own a mountain. When a seagull threatens The dreams of youths from Côte d’Ivoire Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 10 mins child in danger’s way? the equilibrium of his ship, the captain are expressed as bright scenes against Director: Rana Kazkaz, Anas Khalaf must make a life-changing decision. the horrors they experienced during France, Syria / No dialogue / 2016 / Director: Liam Harris their nation’s recent conflict in a 13 mins UK / No dialogue / 2016 / 11 mins animated celebration of the hope that shines through the darkness of war. Director: Trine Vallevik Håbjørg Norway / French / 2016 / 7 mins

22 23 Another Reality Made in Kuwait Sat 2 Dec / 9:45 pm / k16–oh / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission Sat 2 Dec / 5:30 pm / k12–b / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission

Join us on the other side(s) of This year, we introduce a storytelling as we present a programme for which we invite a programme of international short country to share examples of their films that question our ‘realities’. classic and contemporary cinema. We are delighted this inaugural Adele edition comes to us from Kuwait! Faced with a serious legal problem, a child bride’s family decides on a terrible The Best Life solution. ‘Adele’ is a sobering look at Over the course of a day, a man is the mistreatment of girls by those glued to his smartphone, following who believe women do not have basic his favourite social-media guru. ‘The human rights. Best Life’ is an amusing take on the Director: Mirene Igwabi obsession for online living. Australia / English / 2016 / 15 mins Director: Meqdad Al Kout Kuwait / Arabic, English / 2016 / 6 mins All of Us Attacks by Al-Shabaab in Kenya have Tracks Bird Watch – Health Sandarah led to an increase of mistrust between This charming episode of the ‘Bird the nation’s Christian and Muslim Silence Tracks Watch’ series features wonderful Muneera Sandarah populations, but when terrorists stop a In a fanatical dictatorship, perpetual A mother sobs in a taxi, holding her line-drawn animation and whimsical Dreamily and seamlessly moving During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, bus in the desert, humanity prevails. silence is mandatory – even the jangle young son in her arms. Something handmade models, and explores the between Kuwait City and Venice, a detachment of soldiers is sent to Director: Katja Benrath of a bracelet can bring about harsh terrible has happened – but what? marvellous imagination of children. ‘Muneera’ is a cautionary tale that arrest a family. Deep with the emotions Germany, Kenya / Swahili / 2017 / punishment by stormtrooper-like Careful pacing and a cryptic structure Director: Zahra Al-Mahdi warns of paying attention to the brought about by conflict, ‘Sandarah’ is 22 mins guards. How, then, to express onself? give ‘Tracks’ a dreadful sense of Kuwait / Arabic / 2017 / 3 mins mystical while ignoring the truth in a tribute to human benevolence. Director: Chadi Aoun foreboding. front of us. Director: Yousef Al Bagshi Chaos Antidote Lebanon / No dialogue / 2016 / Director: Elina Fessa I Wasn’t Cheating Director: Oscar Boyson Kuwait / No dialogue / 2014 / 7 mins The ever-changing urban landscape of 15 mins Greece / Greek / 2017 / 12 mins During an Arabic exam, Suleiman is Kuwait / Arabic / 2014 / 20 mins Doha is dreamily contemplated in this wrongly accused of cheating. Part wordless, documentary essay, in which Tough Train to Peace morality tale, part gentle comedy, A Picture order is made of chaos and a sense of In ‘Tough’, a daughter examines the An Iraqi man considers his nation’s ‘I Wasn’t Cheating’ takes us all back to When Abdullah’s father gives him a peace overcomes the frenetic pace of fallout of her mother’s youth, when recent past, when its people have been those tense days of academic success. new camera, he is thrilled. But while progress. she experienced the massive social stripped of their affluence, hope and Director: Mousaed Khaled he is out and about taking shots, he Director: Hadeer Omar, Idris Elhassan changes of the Chinese Cultural dignity. He loves his home country – Kuwait / Arabic / 2016 / 15 mins inadvertently takes a picture of a crime Qatar / No dialogue / 2017 / 5 mins Revolution as a naïve child. but can he still believe in it? in progress… Director: Jennifer Zheng Director: Jakob Weyde, Jost Althoff Director: Dawood Shuail UK / Mandarin, English / 2016 / 5 mins Germany / Arabic / 2016 / 10 mins Kuwait / Arabic / 2014 / 15 mins

24 25 Cinema Under the Stars Short Film Programme ‘Al-Johara’ and ‘Kashta’ – An Inclusive Experience This programme features highlights of films presented in previous Made in Qatar competitions Sat 2 Dec / 5:00 PM / K16–dt / free – Please reserve a ticket for admission Sat 2 Dec / 8:00 pm / ke–sc / free – Limited Seating

10% Working in partnership with A young man is obsessed with his the Translation and Interpreting mobile phone. Worried because his Institute of the College of battery is running low, he gets into all Humanities and Social Sciences kinds of trouble because of his gadget. at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Director: Yousef AlMoadhadi we are once again delighted to Qatar / Arabic / 2014 / 7 mins bring the magic of cinema to everyone through our inclusive Charlie cinema screenings. Charlie always struggled in school, especially in reading and writing. Visually impaired audiences will be The reason? He is dyslexic. This able to view the film through sound documentary shows how Charlie can alone, with audio description of be an inspiration to all children with those visual elements that cannot this learning disorder. be understood through voice, Director: Ali Ali music or sound effects. Deaf Qatar / English / 2015 / 7 mins Light Sounds and hard-of-hearing viewers, as well as those who have difficulty Al-Johara Kashta dRAIN Al-Kora My Hero understanding speech, will benefit Made a servant in her own home by Out in the beautiful quiet of the desert, This clever video shows that conserving In an old Qatari village, a young boy A young boy idolises his father and from subtitles enriched with her evil step-family, Al-Johara receives a man teaches his young sons how to water is almost as easy as wasting it, is playing soccer by himself. When he longs to spend more time with him, information about sound effects a wedding invitation from an old track and hunt. Frustration leads to an and the results are a whole lot tastier. accidentally throws the football over but nothing seems to work: the man and music. childhood friend. With the help of a apparently harmless struggle between Director: Papanapattu Ganesh, a wall and is unsure how he is going is just too busy. Then one day the neighbour, an eccentric, traditional old the two brothers – but their careless- Imad Hachem to retrieve it, his sister comes to the youngster devises a clever way to grab This year features two compelling woman, Al-Johara might be able to at- ness brings about sudden disaster. Qatar / No dialogue / 2014 / 3 mins rescue – but her act of kindness gets his father’s attention by playing him at works by local filmmakers: Nora tend her very first wedding – and finally Qatari filmmaker A.J. Al Thani’s film her into trouble. his own game... Al-Subai’s ‘Al-Johara’ and A.J. Al be like her beautiful sisters. strikes just the right balance of calm Immortalizing Memories Director: Amal Al-Muftah Director: Nora Al-Subai Thani’s ‘Kashta’. Both films draw Director: Nora Al-Subai and calamity, adolescence and adult- Doha is known for its soaring and Qatar / Arabic / 2013 / 2 mins Qatar / Arabic / 2013 / 5 mins on traditional and contemporary Qatar / Arabic / 2016 / 26 mins hood, know-how and panic to tell a sparkling skyline. In ‘Immortalizing elements of Qatari society and seemingly simple story with a sense of Memories’, we are transported to Light Sounds The Palm Tree culture to tell two very different gravity that will echo with anyone who another side of the metropolis – Ateya, This gentle tale of workers at a mosque In a sterile lab, sprouts are stories. has seen an innocent plan go horribly a quaint low-rise apartment building. reminds us that every face might hide methodically planted, their growth wrong. Director: Mostafa Sheshtawy an unrecognised talent, if only we took observed and tracked. ‘The Palm Tree’ This screening is accompanied Director: A.J. Al Thani Qatar / Arabic / 2015 / 17 mins the time to look. is an observational documentary that by Arabic audio description and Qatar / Arabic / 2016 / 11 mins Director: Karem Kamel shows us how unnatural nature can sign-language interpretation, Kashta Qatar / English, Sinhalese / 2015 / be, and unearths the science fiction in and enriched subtitles in both Out in the quiet desert, a father 14 mins reality. Arabic and English. teaches his sons how to hunt, but a Director: Jassim Al-Rumaihi careless struggle between the two Makh’bz Qatar / No dialogue / 2015 / 14 mins brothers leads to disaster. The actions of men and machines Director: A.J. Al Thani become a graceful dance as Aisha Al Qatar / Arabic / 2016 / 11 mins Muhannadi transforms the making of bread into a mesmerising vision. Director: Aisha R. Al Muhannadi Qatar / No dialogue / 2015 / 4 mins

26 27 Ajyal 2017 Family Weekend Ajyal’s Family Weekend offers all sorts of delightful activities for the whole family – it’s a full programme sure to engage young minds!

From 30 November to 2 December, Ajyal and its official Ajyal festival partners invite you to a weekend of fun at Katara. All kinds of excitement awaits, and don’t forget to check out the SONY Cinema Under the Stars for free outdoor screenings of family-friendly films. Kids will also love getting the blue- carpet treatment at the special screening of ‘The Smurfs’ (see page 12), and enthusiasts of cinema and music will enjoy 30 Nov / 6:00 PM–10:00 PM ‘My Little Beasts’, a cine-concert featuring short animated 1 Dec / 3:00 PM–10:00 PM films with live musical accompaniment (see page 19). 2 Dec / 3:00 PM–8:00 PM See you on the Katara Esplanade! Entrance is free

Geekdom

Geekdom returns with a celebration of all things pop-culture, from comics, movies, and television series to video games, art, works and cosplay. This year is packed full of activities like our lively tournaments, comic-a-thon competition, cosplay day and more. Whatever your passion, Geekdom is an unmissable event for any geek, nerd, fangirl or fanboy!

Join us at Katara Buildings 18 & 19. Entrance is free

30 Nov, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec / 10:00 AM–10:00 PM 1 Dec / 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

LeBlockade This year, we are honoured to present a multimedia exhibition of films, digital artworks and installations that showcase the creative movement that emerged after the blockade. Many great artists have created works that are Creativity both inspiring and unifying for locals and expats alike. Although the events that led to these have been unfortunate, this work is a testament to the resolve and strength of the Qatari art community.

Join us at Katara Building 19. Entrance is free Hub 30 Nov and 2–3 Dec / 10:00 AM–10:00 PM 1 Dec / 2:00–10:00 PM 4 Dec / 10:00 AM–4:00 PM 28 29 Ajyal Talks

Doha Film Institute Film Ratings Guide Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas All films exhibited by the Doha Film Institute are presented Parents are strongly cautioned that films may contain in their original, uncut versions. Based on their content, films mature themes, controversial subject matter, coarse are assigned ratings from the Ministry of Culture and Sports. language and/or profanity, graphic or persistent violence, horror, substance use and/or intimate adult situations Viewer discretion is advised for all screenings and may that may be inappropriate for minors. Parents are strongly be guided by the rating system outlined below. Parental encouraged to find out more about the content of films guidance is advised in selecting films for young people at the before deciding whether they are appropriate for their Ajyal Youth Film Festival. children.

General Audience Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Suitable for all audiences ages 4 and up. Films do not contain Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into material that is inappropriate for children. cinemas.

Parental Guidance Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age. Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be Films may contain mature themes, coarse language, extreme inappropriate for young children. Parents should note that or graphic violence, horror and/or intimate adult situations films may contain mature themes, strong language and/or that are not suitable for those under the age of 18. Audiences depictions of violence. are strongly encouraged to find out more about the content of films before deciding whether they wish to attend. Parental Guidance under the age of 13 Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Tickets Perceptions: Media Influences In Conversation with Shirin Neshat Individuals under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas Tickets on sale from 15 November. on our Daily Lives Sun 3 Dec / 6:00–7:00 PM / K16-OH / unless accompanied by an individual over the age of 18. Thu 30 Nov / 6:00–7:00 PM / K16-DT / FREE - Please reserve a ticket for admission Prices FREE - Please reserve a ticket for admission A fascinating discussion with acclaimed Iranian visual artist Parents are cautioned that films may contain mature General Screening: QR 25 Join us as a panel of world-renowned social media and filmmaker Shirin Neshat. In a conversation moderated themes, coarse language, violence and/or adult situations Opening Night Screening: QR 40 personalities share their views on the current state of the by Fatma Al Sehlawi, Shirin will discuss her life and art, which that may be inappropriate for those under the age of 13. media and how it impacts our daily lives. Following their spans photography, film and video work. Her latest film, Parents are strongly encouraged to find out more about Tickets are available for purchase 24 hours a day at short presentations, they will engage in an insightful group ‘Looking for Oum Kulthum’ (see page 11), features as an Ajyal the content of films before deciding whether they are ajyalfilm.com discussion and a moderated Q&A session with the audience. Special Screening this year. appropriate for their children. Customers may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per Parental Guidance under the age of 15 screening per order. Overcome: How Art Beats Adversity Not for Sale: A Focus on Child Trafficking Parental guidance advised for viewers under the age of 15. Fri 1 Dec / 6:30–7:30 PM / K16-DT / Sat 2 Dec / 4:30–5:30 PM / K16-OH / Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas Culture Pass by Qatar Museums FREE - Please reserve a ticket for admission FREE - Please reserve a ticket for admission unless accompanied by an individual over the age of 18. As a friend of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, Culture Pass by History has proven that times of struggle can often ignite A poignant discussion held by UN representative Jenna Qatar Museums is offering all Culture Pass holders a QR 5 social movements and inspire compelling works of art. Dawson-Faber and Professor of Law at Qatar University, Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age. discount on all General Screenings, and a QR 10 discount on Unique voices emerge that can provide perspective, using Dr. Mohamed Y. Mattar, a legal expert in the field of human Parents are strongly cautioned that films may contain the Opening Night screening when they present their Culture their craft to pave the way to progress. This panel invites trafficking. This talk follows the screening of ‘Even When I Fall’ mature themes, coarse language, graphic violence, horror Pass at a Festival ticket outlet. members of the young Qatari film community and a (see page 9), with the panel joined by filmmakers Sky Neal and/or intimate adult situations that may be inappropriate representative of the Sarajevo Film Festival to share their and Elhum Shakerifar, and two of the trafficking survivors for those under the age of 15. Parents are strongly Discount tickets may only be purchased in person; Culture stories and draw parallels between their experiences. who are profiled in their film. encouraged to find out more about the content of films Pass holders may buy up to two (2) discounted tickets per before deciding whether they are appropriate for their screening. children. All tickets subject to availability. Mature subject matter. May not be suitable for minors. The Culture Pass by Qatar Museums is only available through Qatar Museums. Please visit qm.org.qa for more details. Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age.

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Wednesday, 29 November Thursday, 30 November Feature film Short film Programme Ajyal Talk Pm Pm Am 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 00:00 1:00

K12-B K12-a Everyday Heroes 8:30 PM France 79 mins

K16-DT The Breadwinner K12-B Step 7:00 PM 9:15 PM Canada, Ireland, USA Luxembourg 85 mins 93 mins

K16-OH The Breadwinner K16-DT Perceptions: Made in Qatar 7:00 PM Media Influ- Programme I Canada, Ireland, ences on our 8:30 PM Luxembourg Daily Lives 72 mins 93 mins 6:00 PM 60 mins K16-OH Birds Like Us Walking Out 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Bosnia and Herze- USA govina, Turkey, UK, 95 mins USA, Qatar 84 mins KE-SC Theeb 8:00 PM Jordan, Qatar, UAE, UK 100 mins

Friday, 1 December Pm Am 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 00:00 1:00

K12-A Wallay 8:30 PM France, Burkina Faso, Qatar 84 mins

K12-B Liyana 9:15 PM Swaziland, Qatar, USA 75 mins

K16-DT The Smurfs Overcome: Made in Qatar 3:00 PM How Art Programme 2 USA Beats 8:30 PM 103 mins Adversity 72 mins 6:30 PM 60 mins K16-OH Even When I Fall Loving Vincent In this Corner of the World 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM UK UK, Poland, Qatar Japan 88 mins 95 mins 129 mins

KE-SC Walls 8:00 PM 33 Spain 80 mins Saturday, 2 December Feature film Short film Programme Ajyal Talk Pm Am 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 00:00 1:00

K12-A At Eye Level 9:00 PM Germany 98 mins

K12-B Made in Kuwait The Breadwinner 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 66 mins Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg 93 mins

K16-DT Bariq Short ‘Al-Johara’ and Looking for Oum Film Pro- ‘Kashta’ – An Kulthum gramme Inclusive 9:00 PM 2:30 PM Experience Germany, Austria, Italy, 46 mins 5:00 PM Qatar, Lebanon 60 mins 90 mins K16-OH The Big Bad Fox and Not for Sale: The Seventh Another Reality Other Tales A Focus Summit 9:45 PM 1:30 PM on Child 6:30 PM 84 mins France Trafficking Qatar 83 mins 4:30 PM 65 mins 60 mins KE-SC Cinema Under the Stars – Short Film Programme (Made in Qatar) 8:00 PM 84 mins

Sunday, 3 December Pm Am 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 00:00 1:00

K12-A Home 8:30 PM 91 mins

K12-B House in the Fields 7:45 PM Morocco, Qatar 86 mins

K16-DT ‘My Little Disappearance Beasts’ 9:00 PM Cine-Con- Iran, Qatar cert 88 mins 6:30 PM 60 mins K16-OH In Conversa- Abstract Visions tion with 8:00 PM Shirin 82 mins Neshat 6:00 PM 60 mins KE-SC Listen to the Silence 8:00 PM Georgia, Qatar 80 mins

Monday, 4 December Pm Am 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 00:00 1:00

K12-A Walking Out Looking for Oum 6:00 PM Kulthum USA 9:00 PM 95 mins Germany, Austria, Italy, Qatar, Lebanon 90 mins K12-B Journey into Life Disappearance Loving Vincent 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 96 mins Iran, Qatar UK, Poland, Qatar 88 mins 95 mins

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