Places of The Soul
Fall Grants 2018 - Post-Production Stage
Hamida Issa / Feature Documentary / Qatar / 2019 / 73 min / Original Language: Arabic, English / Interests: Identity, Creative Documentary
Synopsis
The story of ‘Places Of The Soul’ begins in Ushuaia, Argentina and follows an environmental expedition to Antarctica, exploring the dreams of individuals to contribute positively to their communities. The journey continues to the Arabian Gulf, in search of inspiring characters who are working toward environmental change. Antarctica serves as a beautiful reminder of what we once were, and contrasts with the rich cultural tapestry of the Gulf, specifically Qatar, and those who are united in their passionate dedication to sustainability and hope for our future. At the heart of the film is the juxtaposition of two deserts: Antarctica and Arabia; ice and sand.
Credits
- Director
- Hamida Issa
- Screenwriter
- Hamida Issa
- Producer
- Justin Kramer
- Production Company
- The Film House
- Production Company
- The Film House
About the Director
Hamida Issa is a Qatari filmmaker, writer and producer. She graduated with a BA in Politics from University College London and an MA in Global Cinemas and the Transcultural from SOAS. Hamida has worked for the education team at the Doha Film Institute, and in 2011, she made her first short film, ’15 Heartbeats,’ which premiered at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival. She has made many short films since, including video art and a music video, ‘Gamar’, for the world-renowned Palestinian band 47 Soul. Hamida was the first Qatari woman in history to set foot on Antarctica, and her first feature-length documentary, ‘Places of the Soul’, premiered in Jihlava 2023. Her work explores the themes of spirituality, identity, environmental sustainability, tradition and intangible cultural heritage.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Justin Kramer
- Company:
- The Film House
- Email:
- justin@thefilmhouse.tv
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Main Contact
Hamida Issa
- Company:
- Qumra Alumni
- Email:
- halkawari@gmail.com