(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha Film Institute (DFI) Cinema will screen Emirati director Humaid Alsuwaidi's first feature film Abdullah on Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Auditorium.
The screenings, which are part of Hekayat Khaleejiya series, will be followed by Q & A session with lead actor Alaa' Shaker.
Hekayat Khaleejiya is dedicated to showcasing cinematic voices from the Gulf region, and presents films followed by question-and-answer sessions with the filmmakers to gain insight into their work and their creative process.
Abdullah tells the story of an Emirati boy (Abdullah) who develops a fascination for music from an early age, but struggles to hide that over the years from his highly conservative family—where many things are forbidden. Alsuwaidi shot the film in the Emirate of Ajman, north of UAE, despite all the difficulties in location and funds. He directed and produced the film with the help of his New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumni.
Alsuwaidi is a former Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Filmmaking student. He studied his first year in Abu Dhabi and moved to Los Angeles to complete his second year of the degree programme.
The DFI Cinema series provides cultural and creative discoveries for audiences in Doha all-year long, making a valuable contribution to the diversity of screen culture in the region. The initiative is aimed at strengthening appreciation for the arts and contributing to the evolution of Qatar's rich cultural fabric, and offers audiences in Doha a unique opportunity to view films that may not necessarily reach commercial cinemas.
Tickets are priced at QR35 while students with valid ID can avail of tickets at discounted price of QR25. Tickets can be purchased from the MIA DFI Box Office or online at www.dohafilminstitute.com.
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