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This documentary explores the tradition of arranged marriages in Qatar. There is a worldwide misconception that arranged marriages are forced. This film sheds the light on this topic and explores it further by following two lives that are in the process of getting married. It explores the themes of family, marriage and love. The documentary is shown from a girl's perspective, who is Sahar, and the external factors that impact her decision to marry.

  • Sana Al-Ansari
    Director
  • Buthyna Al-Mohammadi
    Producer
  • Sahar Al Ansari
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    سمعت
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Qatar
  • Country of Filming:
    Qatar
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Sana Al-Ansari

Sana Al-Ansari is a first time documentary filmmaker. She has directed one film and was the producer in another film. Sana is a junior in Northwestern University in Qatar. She won "Best National Film" in the THIMUN Northwestern Film Festival. She was nominated in the Ajyal Film Festival in 2015.

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