A Proposal

Genre:
Comedy

Year:
2023

Duration:
13 minutes

Rating:
18+

Screenplay: Nadia Al-Khater

Cast: Rakkan Al Nabit, Ali Mirza, Abdulrahman Al Emadi, Ibrahim Ali Al Haidous, Faisal Abdul Rasheed, Amie Victoria Hewka

Cinematography: Christopher Moon

Editing: Dimitrious Tolios

Production: The Film House (Justin Kramer)

Awards: Best Director - Ajyal Film Festival – Doha, Qatar 2024

Début Status: Jordanian Première

Synopsis

Nasser, a young Qatari man, dreams of marrying his American fiancée. However, marriages between Qataris and non-Qataris must first be reviewed by a special department before receiving approval. Nasser must face a panel that will determine his marital fate.

Director’s biography

Nadia Al-Khater is a Qatari filmmaker drawn to innovative storytelling. Her early passion for filmmaking inspired her to direct stories representing an Arab perspective. She has written and directed a variety of short films, branding videos, and animations with festival success. She is currently in development for the short film "Lament for Arbad”.