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GIFFONI EXPERIENCE 2016 - 15.24 July

Sections & Films

GOOD AS NEW

Category: Edition 2016

Synopsis
Moayyad has bigger dreams than working in his father’s modest bakery. When the young Syrian man leaves his home for Qatar, however, he finds that life abroad isn’t what he thought it would be. Working as a mechanic, Moayyad struggles to find his place and build a life in his new city, while thoughts of his home are never far from his mind.

Original Title Mital Al’Arous
Category Out of competition
Section Made in Qatar
Tipology Short Film
Duration 13'
Production Year 2014
Nationality Qatar
Directed by Jaser Alagha
Screenplay Jaser Alagha, Menna Kamel
Director of photography Zahed Bata
Editor Oussama Aitelqadi
Music Universal Publishing Production Music
Main cast Khaled Kaddoura
Ahmed El Zain
Julia Howman
Mohammad Iqbal
Mohssin Ashour
Nissryne Dib
Produced by Menna Kamel

Jaser Alagha
A student at Northwestern University in Qatar majoring in Media communication. Worked previously as a Graphic Designer, a photographer and videographer. He also directed a few short and documentary films.

festival contact
Doha Film Institute
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