Awal Yom 'Aza
Made in Qatar - Doha Film Institute
Jehad AlHallaq / Qatar / 2023 / 13 min / Colour / DCP2K / In Arabic / English subtitles
Themes: Death, Dramedy, Family, Middle Eastern
Rated: 
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.
Description
Sarah's quest to uncover the identity of the mysterious ‘Noor’ during her mother's funeral becomes a touching odyssey through love, loss, and familial tensions. The film beautifully captures the anguish of unsaid goodbyes, the weight of a mother's final wish, and the unexpected bonds forged in shared grief. A poignant exploration of family, guilt, and the redemptive power of unwavering sibling support.
Director
Jehad AlHallaq
Credits
- Screenwriter
- Jehad Hallaq
- Producer
- Sahar Bou Hamdan
- Cinematographer
- Yanis Cherif
- Editor
- Abdul Jabbar Maki
- Music
- Mohammad Al-Khulaifi
- Cast
- Yassmine Hammoudi, Abdallah Jaradat, Ghada Alshalabi, Manar Alhasis, Kholoud Mohamed Ahmed Aweidat