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Yemeni-Scottish Director Sara Ishaq’s Civil War Drama ‘The Station’ Set as Doha Film Festival Opener

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What happened

The Middle East premiere of Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq’s timely drama “The Station” will open the revamped Doha Film Festival, which will run Nov.

19–27 in the Qatari capital.

Key facts

  • 19–27 in the Qatari capital.
  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:01:55 UTC.

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