Muna
Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024
Warda Mohamed / United Kingdom / 2024 / 19 min / Unknown / DCP / In English, Somali / Arabic, English subtitles
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Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 15. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or over.
Dates And Timings
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Fri, Nov 22 - 8:30 PM
Vox Cinemas, Doha Festival City, Theatre 9- Fee: 30 QAR
Description
Muna, a British-Somali teenager, is caught between her own dreams and family traditions after her grandfather’s passing. While yearning to go on a school trip with her friends, she must also navigate an unexpected mourning period for a family member she barely knew. Through a delicate exploration of grief, culture, and generational connection, Muna discovers that her journey is more intertwined with her grandfather’s than she realised in this coming-of-age story highlighting the complexities of identity and cultural duality.
Director
Warda Mohamed
Warda Mohamed is a British-Somali filmmaker known for exploring the complexities of identity and diaspora in her work. She made her directorial debut with ‘Sorry My Somali Is Not Very Good’, which premiered on BFI Player in 2021. Warda consulted on Sarah Gavron’s award-winning film ‘Rocks’, contributing to the authenticity of Somali representation. ‘Muna’, her debut narrative short film, has gained international acclaim, screening at festivals like Berlinale and BFI London. Mohamed is currently developing her first feature film, backed by BBC Film.
Credits
- Producer
- Angela Moneke, Simon Hatton
- Cinematographer
- Olan Collardy
- Editor
- Mdhamiri Á Nkemi
- Cast
- Kosar Ali Elmi Rashid Elmi Raha Farah Isse Ahmed Nurr