Sandarah
Made in Kuwait
Yousef Al Bagshi / Short Narrative / Kuwait / 2014 / 7 min / Colour / DCP
In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) subtitles
Interests: Animation, War
Qatar Premiere
Synopsis
During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, a detachment of soldiers is sent to a home to arrest the family who live there. When they arrive, the house has been hurriedly abandoned and not a soul is to be found. The youngest soldier, a photographer, discovers something unexpected – and memories of happier times overwhelm him as he goes about his duties. Beautifully animated and deep with the emotions brought about by conflict, ‘Sandarah’ is a tribute to human benevolence.
About the Directors
Yousef Al Baqshi is an animator and digital artist. He holds a degree in Theatre Design and has found drawing to be his personal way of communicating with the broader community. To him, illustration is an internal process in which people’s perceptions reflect their own unique perspectives on the world. He directed and produced 'Sandarah' in 2014, which went on to best short animation at the Voya and Gulf film festivals.
Credits
- Director
- Yousef Al Bagshi
- Screenwriter
- Yousef Al Bagshi
- Producer
- Yousef Al Bagshi
- Editor
- Jasem Burahmah
- Composer
- Issa Hashemi , Ali Hasan
- Production Company
- Yousef Al Baqshi Films, Sandwave Productions
- Other
- Animator: Yousef Al Bagshi