Nasser & The Ticket
In 1973 Doha, nine-year-old Nasser, a devoted Pelé fan, desperately wants to attend a sold-out football match. With only an hour left until kick-off, he sets out on a daring mission to secure a ticket, risking trouble with his strict Arabic teacher along the way. Will Nasser's determination prevail, granting him the chance to witness the legendary Pelé in action?
Tony El Ghazal
Qatar, Lebanon
Arabic dialogue, with English subtitle
International Short Film
5 minutes
2022 (UAE Premiere)
| 18 Aug 2024 | 19 Aug 2024 |
Tony El Ghazal
Tony El Ghazal is a Lebanese award-winning writer and director. He has directed several narrative fiction films and documentaries which have played in film festivals around the world. Tony graduated from Northwestern University in Qatar where he was awarded two Studio 20Q grants to direct his short films, Bayt El Omor (2021), and Ibn El Ballad (2022).
