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| A scene from the animated film Rain |
Doha Film Institute screened its first short animation, Rain at an exclusive screening in Katara on Sunday. It was the film’s first destination before it officially premier s at ‘Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2012’ in Tokyo, Japan.
Rain, a 13-minute animated film based on a regional folktale from the Middle East, follows the main character Rain, on a journey into the desert. After a tragic event he seeks refuge in a drought-stricken Bedouin camp where he is faced with challenging expectations. Unable to deliver, Rain resorts to his spirituality and hope. The film tells a universal story of hope, generosity and a desperate wish.
This project is an outcome of a regional collaboration and a mix of talented animators from different parts of the world with Nitin Sawhney creating the film’s score and Rahab El Ewaly directing.
The film was appreciated by a backed audience of family members and cinema lovers.