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  • H2O

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    A visually rich tribute to water in its purest forms, H20 captures the beauty and mystery of this life-sustaining element through stunning, silent vignettes.

    Alexis Jeannot / France, Belgium / Short Experimental or Essay

  • Ode to Our Land - DFI Inclusive Cinema Screening

    Special Screening - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was once a young man who lived in a city that would one day become a great metropolis and global centre.

    Rawda Al-Thani, Amal Al-Muftah / Qatar / Feature Documentary

  • Requiem for a Tribe

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    Hajar, a 55-year-old woman from the Bakhtiari nomadic tribe in southwestern Iran, faces betrayal by her family as they pressure her to leave her migratory lifestyle and settle in the city. Despite modern challenges such as climate change, urbanisation, and a patriarchal society, she refuses to relinquish her flock or her freedom. Through this empathetic portrait, director Marjan Khosravi presents a moving documentary on the clash between tradition and modernity in a rapidly changing world.

    Marjan Khosravi / Iran, Spain, Qatar / Feature Documentary

  • 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

  • Ways To Traverse A Territory

    Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

    In the misty mountains of Chiapas, indigenous Tsotsil women tend to their sheep and weave wool, embodying the traditions of their ancestors. This documentary captures their connection to the land and the profound significance of cultural preservation. As the filmmaker observes their lives, she reflects on her own ties to the territory, creating a poignant exploration of how landscapes and identities intertwine. Through breathtaking visuals and personal narrative, the film examines the delicate balance between nature, memory, and belonging.

    Gabriela Domínguez Ruvalcaba / Mexico / Feature Documentary

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