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Fatma Al-Ghanim: Filmmaker and Soccer Pioneer

Updated 2026-06-08 14:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim discusses her Tribeca Film Festival entry 'Theatre of Dreams,' which addresses breaking taboos in Arab sports. Her career as the first captain of Qatar’s women's national soccer team is also highlighted.

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Variety

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