Promotional poster for the Qatari film “To the Sons of the Homeland” (social networking sites)
Through a large number of interviews and a long journey to collect information, the Qatari directors Amal Al-Muftah and Rawda Al-Thani made their way to explore the life of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. They presented the film “To the Sons of the Homeland,” which delved into the Emir’s vision of achieving the ambitious development that made Qatar A global cultural force.
The documentary, produced by the Doha Film Institute, is expected to be shown for the first time globally on February 19, as it addresses the vision of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa and his role in the country’s renaissance.
Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Al Jazeera)
Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Doha Film Institute and Qatar Museums, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, considered - in a press statement - the film “To the Sons of the Nation” a celebration of “the amazing journey that Qatar began under the leadership of the Father Emir. And through the presentation of this wonderful biography We are witnessing how the Father Emir revived Arab culture and strengthened our collective sense of pride in it.”
The Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Doha Film Institute added, “The film beautifully embodies our national identity, the challenges we have overcome, and the pride and cultural renaissance inspired by the Father Emir’s dedication and tireless pursuit of our common future. It is a tribute and celebration of Qatar’s rise to a prominent position on the global stage and its creative capabilities.” enjoyed by its people.
For her part, CEO of the Doha Film Institute, Fatima Hassan Al-Rumaihi, said that “To the Sons of the Nation” is a project that embodies the passion of all of us, and “underscores our sincere appreciation for the pioneering role of our leadership in developing the thriving film industry in Qatar.”
The official logo of the Doha Film Institute (Doha Film Institute)
The CEO of the institution producing the work indicated that the achievements made by the Father Emir succeeded in instilling an unstoppable creative force, "and paved the way for us to become internationally known for supporting Arab voices in cinema, television, and all types of arts."
Al Rumaihi praised the efforts of the film makers in documenting the life of the Father Emir, “and turning it into a record of our most important historical moments, providing the world with a true representation of our nation’s rich history, traditions and culture.”
As for the film’s directors, Amal Al-Muftah and Rawda Al-Thani, they commented on the work by saying, “We feel honored and privileged to celebrate the premiere of the film (To the Sons of the Homeland). As filmmakers born and raised in Qatar, we have directly benefited from the vision of the Father Emir.”
They concluded, "While we followed the urban development of Doha, we noticed at the same time the extent to which our country respects our rights as women, and we seized the opportunity to learn and develop our skills in the highest institutions, so we developed in conjunction with the renaissance of our country."
Source: Al Jazeera