(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Thirty-six short films from 28 countries are competing at the fifth annual Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI) from November 29 to December 4 at Katara Cultural Village.
Many of these debut productions transcend multiple genres and varied narratives, and each demonstrate the power and precision of short form cinema made by new voices from Qatar and around the world.
Ajyal jurors in each category analyse the films in their respective categories and select standout works that they feel most strongly engage their inquisitive minds and present authentic statements on society and contemporary culture.
Jurors aged eight to 12 will watch and discuss films under the Mohaq category with 12 short films to be screened. Jurors aged 13 to 17 comprise the Hilal jury, who will watch 10 short films, while the Bader jury, aged 18 to 21, will watch two programmes of seven films each. All three Ajyal Juries will choose the Best Film from their categories, and the directors of the winning films will receive funding support for their next film.
Fatma Al Remaihi, Festival Director and CEO of DFI said: 'Short films are an extremely refined form of cinematic expression, requiring very precise focus, where each shot and frame is measured, weighed and shaped to ensure its effectiveness. We sourced films from across the world to present our jurors a vivid cross-section of movies that present new perspectives on life, transcends borders and provides fresh insights into communities and people. In line with the theme of our festival, we focused on films that inspire our audiences with the lighter as well as profound side of life, and encourages them to contribute to positive social change.
Short films in competition in Bader category includes Adele by Mirene Igwabi; All of Us by Katja Benrath; Banned Bodies by Jérémie Reichenbach; Cargo by Karim Rahbani; I Have Been Watching You All Along by Rawda Al-Thani; My Second Eye by Ahmad Saleh; Silence by Chadi Aoun; The Burden by Niki Lindroth von Bahr; Totems by Paul Jadoul; Tough by Jennifer Zheng; Tracks by Elina Fessa and Train to Peace by Jakob Weyde and Jost Althoff.
Competing in the Hilal category are 1001 Days by Aisha Al-Jaidah; Dead Horses by Marc Riba and Anna Solanas; Hedgehog's Home by Eva Cvijanovic; Mare Nostrum by Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf; Nanuuq by Jim Lachasse; Our Time is Running Out by Meriem Mesraoua; Perched by Liam Harris; Scrambled by Bastiaan Schravendeel; The Switchman by Mehdi Khorramain and When I Hear the Birds Sing by Trine Vallevik Habjorg.
The competing films in the Mohaq category are A Hole directed by Maribel Suarez; Aamer by Amira Bhargava; Hamlet. Comedy by Eugeniy Fadeyev; Mr. Night Has a Day Off by Ignas Meilunas; Our Wonderful Nature - The Common Chameleon by Tomer Eshed; Red by Kholood Al Ali; Sing by Kristَof Deak; The House of Colours by Nicolas P. Villarreal; The Penguin by Pascale Hecquet; The Pocket Man by Ana Chubinidze and Yaman by Amer AlBarzawi.
Tickets are priced QR25 and can be purchased at ajyalfilm.com or from the Ajyal Katara Main Box Office in Katara Building 12 or Ajyal FNAC Ticket Outlet, FNAC Qatar at Doha Festival City.
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