Mother of Fog (2024)
Farah Al Qasimi’s genre defying work questions Western-centric historiographies of the Gulf by engaging the mythic figure of the pirate. Departing from a fictional retelling of the 1819 siege of Al Dhayah fort Qasimi constructs a multi-layered portrait of imperialism on the high seas from the perspectives of an ancient jinn, the ghost of an Al Qasimi pirate, a Jack Sparrow Impersonator and a Victorian naval officer.
Director: Farah Al Qasimi
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: March 10, 2024
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother of Fog about?
- Farah Al Qasimi’s genre defying work questions Western-centric historiographies of the Gulf by engaging the mythic figure of the pirate. Departing from a fictional retelling of the 1819 siege of Al Dhayah fort Qasimi constructs a multi-layered portrait of imperialism on the high seas from the perspectives of an ancient jinn, the ghost of an Al Qasimi pirate, a Jack Sparrow Impersonator and a Victorian naval officer.
- Who directed Mother of Fog?
- Mother of Fog was directed by Farah Al Qasimi.
- How long is Mother of Fog?
- Mother of Fog has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Mother of Fog?
- Mother of Fog is a Comedy film.