Ajyal Talks, a specially curated discussion at the special 10th edition of Ajyal Film Festival, scheduled to be held from October 1 to 8, provides Ajyal Jury aged 8-25 the opportunity to gain in-depth insights on how modern city planning principles define the architectural idiom of Doha.
In a press statement, Doha Film Institute CEO and festival director Fatma Hassan AlRemaihi said: “As part of Ajyal’s mission to inspire the next generation to think creatively as agents of positive change and problem-solvers of tomorrow, the 2022 Ajyal jury will interact with international film, arts and architecture experts.
“With the world’s focus on our nation, it feels fitting to highlight our city’s architectural ethos as a central theme of Ajyal Talks. Jurors from around the world can understand Doha’s influence on how the cities of the future are being shaped, and appreciate the hard work, dedication and commitment that define every creative artist and professional’s journey as part of our Spotlight offerings.”
Ajyal Talks - ‘A Skyline of Stories’ on October 4 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm brings together leading Qatari and Arab professionals to address how modern cities express themselves using tools such as architecture, infrastructure and zoning. Moderator architect, writer and curator Jumanah Abbas will cover the creative process of imagining the physical dynamics of a future city.
A highlight of the session is the participation of Hisham Qaddumi, president and principal in charge of The Arab Architects, a multi-disciplinary design firm that is quality-oriented and value-driven, and incorporates the rich cultural, art, and design influence of the Arab world on modern design.
Qaddumi also directed the work that produced the plans for the city of Doha and also served as the technical adviser to the ruler of Qatar from 1974-87.
He will be joined by Abdullatif al-Jasmi, director of Heritage Preservation at Qatar Museums; and Ibrahim M Jaidah, Group CEO and chief architect of the Arab Engineering Bureau, a researcher and the author of the Qatari Style, History of Qatari Architecture, and 99 Domes.
Ajyal Spotlight will present actors Sadaf Asgari and Saleh Bakri to share their diverse experiences and perspectives on the importance of creative expression. Asgari is an influential young Iranian actor with an impressive slate of prominent and award-winning films, including her debut in the DFI-Granted Disappearance. She also stars in Until Tomorrow by Ali Asgari screening in this year’s programme.
Bakri is an internationally renowned actor from Palestine, whose critically acclaimed work spans across film and theatre. He has appeared in several DFI-supported features, including Wajib by Annemarie Jacir, Costa Brava, Lebanon by Mounia Akl, and Farah Nabulsi’s The Present, an Academy Award nominee and winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film in 2021.
In a press statement, Doha Film Institute CEO and festival director Fatma Hassan AlRemaihi said: “As part of Ajyal’s mission to inspire the next generation to think creatively as agents of positive change and problem-solvers of tomorrow, the 2022 Ajyal jury will interact with international film, arts and architecture experts.
Saleh Bakri
“With the world’s focus on our nation, it feels fitting to highlight our city’s architectural ethos as a central theme of Ajyal Talks. Jurors from around the world can understand Doha’s influence on how the cities of the future are being shaped, and appreciate the hard work, dedication and commitment that define every creative artist and professional’s journey as part of our Spotlight offerings.”
Ajyal Talks - ‘A Skyline of Stories’ on October 4 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm brings together leading Qatari and Arab professionals to address how modern cities express themselves using tools such as architecture, infrastructure and zoning. Moderator architect, writer and curator Jumanah Abbas will cover the creative process of imagining the physical dynamics of a future city.
A highlight of the session is the participation of Hisham Qaddumi, president and principal in charge of The Arab Architects, a multi-disciplinary design firm that is quality-oriented and value-driven, and incorporates the rich cultural, art, and design influence of the Arab world on modern design.
Qaddumi also directed the work that produced the plans for the city of Doha and also served as the technical adviser to the ruler of Qatar from 1974-87.
He will be joined by Abdullatif al-Jasmi, director of Heritage Preservation at Qatar Museums; and Ibrahim M Jaidah, Group CEO and chief architect of the Arab Engineering Bureau, a researcher and the author of the Qatari Style, History of Qatari Architecture, and 99 Domes.
Ajyal Spotlight will present actors Sadaf Asgari and Saleh Bakri to share their diverse experiences and perspectives on the importance of creative expression. Asgari is an influential young Iranian actor with an impressive slate of prominent and award-winning films, including her debut in the DFI-Granted Disappearance. She also stars in Until Tomorrow by Ali Asgari screening in this year’s programme.
Bakri is an internationally renowned actor from Palestine, whose critically acclaimed work spans across film and theatre. He has appeared in several DFI-supported features, including Wajib by Annemarie Jacir, Costa Brava, Lebanon by Mounia Akl, and Farah Nabulsi’s The Present, an Academy Award nominee and winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film in 2021.
