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Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 4 - Our Time Is Running Out

QFF 2015

Meriem Mesraoua / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2017 / 14 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Fantasy, Drama

Synopsis

In a blissful alternate universe, a society of children lives according to strict rules, and deviation from the norm means eternal banishment.

Credits

Director
Meriem Mesraoua
Screenwriter
Dana Atrach, Meriem Mesraoua
Producer
Nadine Toukan
Production Company
Doha Film Institute

About the Director

Meriem Mesraoua grew up between Algeria, France and Qatar. A graduate of Northwestern University, her work explores issues of identity, power dynamics, and the internalized gaze. In 2020, her short film ‘À fleur de peau (Under Her Skin)' debuted at the Venice Film Festival. Meriem is currently developing her first feature film, ‘The Other Wife’ (working title).

Awards and Festival History


Festivals

Qumra 2017

Contacts

  • Director

    Meriem Mesraoua

    Company: 
    Doha Film Institute
    Email: 
    mesr.meriem@yahoo.fr

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