An Evening with Laila

Kuwait, 10m, Digital

A short documentary about the life and true story of Laila Abdulaziz, a pioneer of music in the Arabian Gulf and staple of Kuwaiti history who had a vision that no one was ready for, not even herself.

Director: Haya Alghanim
Producer: Haya Alghanim
Director of Photography: Fatima Alfulaij
Editor: Waleed Alqahtani
Production Designer: Moudhi Altouq
Sound Design: Aron Seels Marquez

Cast: Laila Abdulaziz

Contact: Haya Alghanim, haya.alghanim@columbia.edu

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Program D

Screening May 8, 2022 at 9pm

About the Director/Producer

Haya Alghanim is a producer, screenwriter, and director based between Kuwait City and New York City. Haya recently received her MFA in Film from Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Through her artistic and professional practice, Haya aims to preserve and represent modern Arab art and culture.