Life in Al Barr (2019)

Shot in glimmering black-and-white reminiscent of classic silver-nitrate cinema, Sissako's 9-minute film was photographed over the course of seven days in March 2017 in Rawda Al Ghadriat, in the Northern Desert of Qatar, and features members of the Bedouin Al Naemi family, who provided some of the props and animals, including the bait al-sha'r-or nomad's tent.

Director: Abderrahmane Sissako
Runtime: 9 min
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Production: DFI
Country: Qatar
Original Language: en
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What is Life in Al Barr about?
Shot in glimmering black-and-white reminiscent of classic silver-nitrate cinema, Sissako's 9-minute film was photographed over the course of seven days in March 2017 in Rawda Al Ghadriat, in the Northern Desert of Qatar, and features members of the Bedouin Al Naemi family, who provided some of the props and animals, including the bait al-sha'r-or nomad's tent.
Who directed Life in Al Barr?
Life in Al Barr was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
How long is Life in Al Barr?
Life in Al Barr has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
Where was Life in Al Barr produced?
Life in Al Barr was produced in Qatar.