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Featuring:
Abdullah Al-Arian, Manal Saad Ali, Khristo Ayad
Written by:
Suzannah Mirghani
Directed by:
Suzannah Mirghani
Release Date:
November 6, 2016
Original Title:
Caravan
Genres:
Action
Production Companies:
DFI
Production Countries:
Qatar
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 7
Set in a Doha traffic jam, this film narrates the stream of consciousness flowing through a cross-section of Qatari society as they meditate on their lives.
Caravan comes from the ancient Middle East to describe a procession of travelers on camel back-a concept that has evolved into present day traffic routes. In a lyrical relay of thoughts, this film narrates the stream of consciousness flowing through a cross-section of Qatari society. In the suspended time and space of a Doha traffic jam on reclaimed land, a random group of people create a temporary urban society-a metaphor for the largely transient countries of the Gulf.
Cinematography:
Mostafa Sheshtawy
Director:
Suzannah Mirghani
Editor:
Suzannah Mirghani
Sound Mixer:
Robin Pender
Writer:
Suzannah Mirghani
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