Nearby Sky
2014·United Arab Emirates·85 min.
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Fatima Ali Alhameli was the first Emirati female camel owner to enter her camel in the country’s camel beauty pageant competition and participate in Abu Dhabi’s camel auctions. Her attempts faced stiff opposition from the organisers and society. However, she persisted as she was determined to represent Emirati women in this largely male bastion and keen on proving to the world that her gender would not hold her back. An inspiring film about a woman’s courage and pioneering spirit.
DirectorNujoom Al Ghanem
ScreenwriterNujoom Al Ghanem
MusicMarwan Abado
CinematographyBenjamin Pritchard
Original titleSamma Qarribah