Filmmaker Amal

Amal Al-Agroobi is a writer, director and producer working across film and television. Since entering the industry in 2012, her work has explored identity, human behaviour and the complexities of the human experience. With an evolving body of work spanning different genres, she is interested in distinctive stories that challenge perspectives, explore unfamiliar worlds and connect audiences across cultures with an Arab-centric focus.

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Movies I’ve made

In typical Arab fashion and on the prowl for lady suitors, Roula invites Zeina and her daughter Reem over for an Arabic coffee matinee. When young Reem is encouraged to participate in a coffee cup reading ritual, she gets more than she bargained for.

A window into the mind of Boon. This monologue was shot during lockdown for a competition.

'Half Emirati' is a documentary that explores the social implications of being the offspring of a mixed marriage between a native of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a small country in the Middle East and any other nationality.

‘Vanish in Smoke’ was created in just 48 hours for the sci-fi London film festival challenge. Cidji lives in a world where ageing minds can be reversed and no one seems to understand him until he meets a like-minded friend.

‘The Brain That Sings’ is a feature documentary that follows two autistic boys based in the UAE through three months of music therapy in order to help improve their social behaviours.

‘Climb of hope’ is a short documentary about the climb of two Palestinian amputees up Mount Kilimanjaro in a bout to raise hope for children from war-torn countries around the world.