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  • Block 5

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    Alma, a 12-year-old girl, moves to a new neighbourhood where her classmate Luna leads a skate gang. The two are bitter rivals until Alma discovers that her father’s company plans to destroy their local playground. Forced to unite with Luna and her gang, Alma sets out to save the cherished green space from being replaced by a parking lot. ‘Block 5’ is a heartfelt story about friendship, community, and fighting for what you believe in.

    Klemen Dvornik / Slovenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia / Feature Narrative

  • Diplodocus

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    In a vibrant, comic book-inspired world, Diplodocus, a curious young dinosaur, embarks on a journey to find his missing parents. Guided by newfound friends—a quirky wizard, a zany professor, and a bold pilot—he discovers the incredible truth: they are characters in a comic drawn by the struggling artist Ted. As they journey across imaginative realms, Diplodocus learns the power of believing in oneself, and Ted rediscovers his creative spirit.

    Wojtek Wawszcyk / Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, The / Feature Narrative

  • Flow

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    In a world ravaged by a great flood, a solitary cat must seek refuge on a boat with other animals. As they sail through mystical, flooded landscapes, the animals—despite their differences—must work together to survive. This visually striking animation follows their journey through danger and discovery, capturing the tension between isolation and collaboration in a world on the brink of collapse. A stunning, dialogue-free experience, the film explores themes of survival, community, and adaptation in a post-catastrophic world.

    Gints Zilbalodis / Belgium, Latvia, France / Feature Narrative

  • Searching for Amani

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    After the mysterious death of his father in one of Kenya's largest wildlife conservancies, 13-year-old Simon sets out to uncover the truth. Armed with a camera, Simon’s investigation reveals a tangled web of local conflict, the remnants of colonialism, and the harsh realities of climate change. As his journey progresses, Simon transforms from a grieving boy into a determined activist, making this a powerful story about the intersection of personal loss and global environmental crisis. A poignant and inspiring tale of resilience and hope.

    Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko / Kenya, United States of America / Feature Documentary

  • Thank You For Banking With Us!

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    After their father’s death, two sisters, Mariam and Noura, devise a scheme to claim his substantial inheritance before their estranged brother, who is entitled to half, finds out. Set in Ramallah, the story follows their desperate, comedic efforts to circumvent patriarchal inheritance laws while dealing with personal crises. As their plan unravels, the sisters rediscover their bond, confronting gender discrimination, family obligations, and the limits of societal expectations.

    Laila Abbas / Palestine, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt / Feature Narrative

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