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Half Emirati

2012 · 11 min

A quiet, thoughtful set of first-person reflections that makes you sit with questions of belonging and how a society defines who counts as truly local.

Directed by
Amal Al-Agroobi
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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 and any other nationality. Five of these Emirati nationals share their experiences and stories about what it is really like to be only 'half' among those who are 'pure'.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, family, race, immigration
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Amal Al-Agroobi
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Amal Al-Agroobi
    Runtime
    11 min
    Country
    United Arab Emirates
    Languages
    Arabic, English

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