Country: Yemen | Running Time: 4 min | Year: 2023
Synopsis:
Pail is a heartfelt documentary that chronicles the profound bond between an elderly man, Hajj Abdullah, and the ancient city of Sana'a. For over six decades, Hajj Abdullah has dedicated his life to restoring and embellishing the city's historic buildings, making him an integral part of its fabric.
Directors: Adel Mohammed Al-Haimi
Adel Mohammed Al-Haimi is a filmmaker and visual storyteller passionate about capturing and narrating human and success stories through cinematic and photographic mediums. Skilled in photography, editing, and directing, his debut professional film, Pail, earned accolades including Best Documentary Film at the Baghdad Film Festival 2024 and second place at the Al Jazeera Documentary Award for Short Film 2024. In 2021, he won Best Picture in the Yemen Hope for the Future Competition out of 700 entries. Adel aspires to make a global impact in filmmaking and photography.
Editing: Adel Al-Haimi | DOP: Marwan Marsh Al-Julhi | Music: Marcel Nay | Language: Arabic | Subtitle: English