Al-Aqiq: Darkness of Virtuality - Directed by Mohammed Al-Suwaidi and Kummam Al-Maadeed

Project Type: Short Film

Project Title: Al-Aqiq: Darkness of Virtuality

Brief Synopsis: In the near-future, a sinister group known as THE TROLLS menace the Gulf city of JUNA in a wave of violent attacks and criminal acts. Enter AQIQ (30) a successful architect and philanthropist, whose Grandfather ATIQ (70) hides a secret identity as one of THE PROTECTORS: an ancient order that has protected the region from evil through the ages. Each Protector wields a precious cosmic gemstone that endows the bearer with immense powers. And now: Aqiq has been chosen to lead the next generation of Protectors in a renewed battle between the forces of Light and Darkness.

Runtime: 10 min

Completion Date: Nov. 2015

Country of Origin: Qatar

Language: Arabic (English subtitle)

Credits

Director: Mohammed Al-Suwaidi and Kummam Al-Maadeed

Writer:Mohammed Al-Suwaidi and Kummam Al-Maadeed

Producer: Ben Robinson

Cinematographer: N/A

Editor:

Key Cast:

Stars Casts:

Hassan Saqer (AlAqiq)

Mohammed HAssan ( Atiq)

Abdulaziz Aldorani (Ada’aj)

Shaikha Alkhater (Yaqoot)

Producer: Ben Roberson

Music : Mohammed AlKulaifi