Oh Yamal takes viewers on a visceral journey into the world of the UAE’s pearl divers, where each plunge meant survival. Through vivid recreations, it unveils their untold struggles, the solidarity that bound them, and the haunting songs that carried them across the sea—illuminating a tradition that shaped a nation and still echoes today.
Director Details
Ali Fouad is a filmmaker drawn to real stories and the people behind them, bringing history and culture to life on screen. With over five documentaries earning awards and grants, he studied filmmaking in Dubai and cinematography in Poland. After beginning with commercials and shorts, he now focuses on historical documentaries in the UAE.
