(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
International artistes who have worked on bold themes about the Middle East region say that cinema helps in bringing the communities together.
Showcasing their films at the sixth Ajyal Film Festival, the annual cinema event hosted by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) at Katara Cultural Village, talents associated with Weldi and What Walaa Wants said while the two films discuss real-world problems, they also help build dialogue, awareness and positive change. Both the films were supported by DFI. Weldi (Tunisia, France, Belgium, Qatar/2018), directed by Mohamed Ben Attia is about Riadh, who is about to retire from his work at the port of Tunis. The life he shares with his wife Nazli revolves around their only son Sami, who is preparing for his high school exams. The boy's repeated migraine attacks are a cause of much worry to his parents. But when he finally seems to be getting better, Sami suddenly disappears leaving only a note behind as a clue to where he might be gone.
Mohamed Dhrif (pictured), who plays Riadh, said: 'Film has a universal language that brings people and communities together, and bring joy to life. Through our film, we highlighted a real problem and raised awareness on an important topic. I believe that film helps shed light on real life obstacles.
He lauded the role of Ajyal and in its commitment to nurturing youth talent.
What Walaa Wants (Canada, Denmark/2018) by Christy Garland, is about Walaa, who is raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank, while her mother was in prison. She is determined to become one of the few women in the Palestinian Security Forces, a task not easy for a girl who has her own way of doing things. Following Walaa from 15-21 years, the film is a compelling story of a defiant young girl as she fights tenaciously to achieve her dream and find her own place in the world.
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