Nujoom Al Ghanem

A documentary profiling the work and life of Hassan Sharif in the Gulf’s art community before his death in 2016.

Aisha, Fatima and Ghareeb are amongst the best known honey specialists in the northern parts of the UAE. Ghareeb is also considered a beekeeper because he established a sanctuary at the top of the mountains, where he can be in control of the surrounding environment and protect his honeybees. Fatima and Aisha prefer to roam the mountains freely to find the highest natural honey. Meanwhile, the bees are coping with climate change, survival challenges and the production of honey. Involuntarily, the bees have become integral to the lives of Aisha, Fatima and Ghareeb. But, for how long and to what extent can the bees keep providing?

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.

Her journey that begins as a personal story, ends up being the story of other women who struggle to realize their dreams in a modern society.

Her journey that begins as a personal story, ends up being the story of other women who struggle to realize their dreams in a modern society.

Her journey that begins as a personal story, ends up being the story of other women who struggle to realize their dreams in a modern society.

Amal arrives in the United Arab Emirates full of dreams and with the guarantee of a year of contract in a project for TV. After the first year, she finds herself unable to carry out her plans minimally.

Amal arrives in the United Arab Emirates full of dreams and with the guarantee of a year of contract in a project for TV. After the first year, she finds herself unable to carry out her plans minimally.

Amal arrives in the United Arab Emirates full of dreams and with the guarantee of a year of contract in a project for TV. After the first year, she finds herself unable to carry out her plans minimally.

Hamama is nearly a 90 year old female healer and living legend in the Emirates. Blessed with an incredible gift of healing she has to face her fragility and age that threaten to impact her work and her livelihood. Her skills are incredibly valuable to hundreds who continue to visit her each day where she lives in Al Dhaid in Sharjah, seeking her essential cures. Yet, Hamama struggles with the responsibility of providing the care that is so greatly needed, while she confronts her own personal hardships. How does Hamama bear all of these burdens yet still remain one of the most successful and in demand Shaman of her time. A question tested and answered in this captivating visual testimony.