Doha’s Ajyal Film Festival opens with stories of resilience, featuring 66 films from 42 countries

Qatar's 12th annual Ajyal Film Festival in Doha opens with the theme 'Moments That Matter,' aiming to inspire with stories of resilience and community empowerment. The documentary "Sudan, Remember Us," featured on opening night, highlights the efforts of young Sudanese striving for change between the fall of Omar al-Bashir and the 2023 civil war. This year's festival includes 66 films from 42 countries, focusing on themes of empathy, compassion, and human understanding, with special programmes addressing regional violence and injustice. The event showcases diverse talent and stories, making it a truly international celebration of film. Al Jazeera’s Joel Evans reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #AjyalFilmFestival #Doha #Qatar #AjyalFilmFestival2024 #SudanRememberUs #Palestine #InternationalCinema #Resilience #CommunityEmpowerment #ArtAndCulture