Suzan Al-Doghachi

Suzan Al-Doghachi

History

Suzan Al-Doghachi has lived in New York City, Iraq, Germany and is currently working in Central America. She has worked as an editor for German public television. In 1993 she moved to New York City, producing, directing and editing features, shorts and documentaries. Al-Doghachi is the co-founder of AJAX FILMS and LASSO PRODUCTIONS. She is a recipient of the Manhattan Cultural Council Grant for her documentary “The Garifuna – An Enduring Spirit” which aired on Belizean Television and screened at the Museo del Barrio, NYC as well as part of the symposium on Garifuna culture at the Georgia State University Atlanta. She also has been on the jury for the CHICKS WITH FLICKS Film Festival 2002 – 2006.

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Suzan Al-Doghachi

Movies

4 O'CLOCK
4 O'CLOCK
Editor
Special agent Mott McCampbell has a mission, escorting a Japanese dignitary from JFK airport to the United Nations. A gang of stewardesses has a different plan, kidnapping! Will Mott be able to stop them in time? Find out, see 4 O’CLOCK, the underground, film-noir comedy.
4 O'CLOCK
4 O'CLOCK
Simone
Special agent Mott McCampbell has a mission, escorting a Japanese dignitary from JFK airport to the United Nations. A gang of stewardesses has a different plan, kidnapping! Will Mott be able to stop them in time? Find out, see 4 O’CLOCK, the underground, film-noir comedy.
La Charada Teatro - Puppeteers in Guatemala
La Charada Teatro - Puppeteers in Guatemala
Producer
A joyous Guatemalan film about the magic and charm of puppetry. This documentary follows the charismatic artists as they make their puppets and perform. Both humorous and socially aware, their themes are drawn from classic stories, local legends and history.
Pink Hill
Pink Hill
Producer
Four friends spend a final summer together tangled in a web of sexual obsession, alienation and magic.
Maximón - Devil or Saint
Maximón - Devil or Saint
Editor
MAXIMÓN - Devil or Saint (66min.) is a documentary about the controversial Maya deity, also known as San Simon or the drinking and smoking saint of Guatemala. He is a mixture of ancient Maya beliefs and Christianity. The movie concentrates on the people who surround Maximón with their strong personalities, opinions and faith. The documentary gives us a rare view into the rituals and fiestas honoring Maximón. The cult of Maximón is flourishing because he performs miracles. He is also feared and despised because he is used to cast curses that can result in death. Ultimately, Maximón transcends the duality of good and evil, reflecting the Maya cosmovision in which everything in the universe co-exists.
Maximón - Devil or Saint
Maximón - Devil or Saint
Producer
MAXIMÓN - Devil or Saint (66min.) is a documentary about the controversial Maya deity, also known as San Simon or the drinking and smoking saint of Guatemala. He is a mixture of ancient Maya beliefs and Christianity. The movie concentrates on the people who surround Maximón with their strong personalities, opinions and faith. The documentary gives us a rare view into the rituals and fiestas honoring Maximón. The cult of Maximón is flourishing because he performs miracles. He is also feared and despised because he is used to cast curses that can result in death. Ultimately, Maximón transcends the duality of good and evil, reflecting the Maya cosmovision in which everything in the universe co-exists.
BIRD IN THE SKY
BIRD IN THE SKY
Editor
BIRD IN THE SKY is a gritty, poetic tale of a young man’s spiritual struggle on the streets of New York City. Rob has been given a second chance to right the wrongs of his street-wise past; he must perform a miracle to be saved. His fate lies in his love for a young woman, Kay, who is coping with the loss of her child.
BIRD IN THE SKY
BIRD IN THE SKY
Producer
BIRD IN THE SKY is a gritty, poetic tale of a young man’s spiritual struggle on the streets of New York City. Rob has been given a second chance to right the wrongs of his street-wise past; he must perform a miracle to be saved. His fate lies in his love for a young woman, Kay, who is coping with the loss of her child.
The Bristled Dagger
The Bristled Dagger
Artists with brushes need light to paint a picture, but human feelings function just as well in the dark.