‘Ode to Our Land’: Documentary on Father Amir receives standing ovation
Free public screenings for the community from February 21 to 23 at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium and from February 24 to 26 at Vox Cinemas Doha Oasis.
NT Bureau
DOHA: It’s a documentary that chronicles some of the most pivotal moments of Qatar’s rich history.
And, deservedly, the premiere of ‘Ode to Our Land’, Qatar’s first-ever documentary about the vision of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in establishing a modern nation, received a standing ovation from the audience in Doha on Monday.
Doha Film Institute organised the special screening in the presence of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Doha Film Institute and Qatar Museums, and other invited guests.
The screening was attended by several dignitaries featured in the film including Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiya, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Yousef Hussein Kamal Al Emadi, Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim, Dr Hajar Ahmad Hajar Al Binali, among others.
The film also chronicles the nation’s transformational growth under the leadership of the Father Amir.
Ode to Our Land is a heartfelt and compelling testimony to the Father Amir’s foresight, commitment and inspiring action that built a modern nation dedicated to the prosperity of all its people and the betterment of the Arab world. The feature documentary celebrates Qatar’s exciting and ever-evolving film ecosystem.
The film is directed by young Qatari talents Amal Al Muftah and Rawda Al Thani, and is produced by the Doha Film Institute for the National Museum of Qatar.
It presents pivotal moments of the country’s past by drawing on the life and times of the Father Emir and offers the world an authentic representation of Qatar’s rich history, tradition, and culture.
Doha Film Institute is organising free public screenings for the community from February 21 to 23 at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium and from February 24 to 26 at Vox Cinemas Doha Oasis.
