Friday 2 March 2012

'Freej' for All

How cute! According to the LA Times, the hit Emirati cartoon about four sittat living in the old city neighborhood outside of Dubai is on its way to going global! Producers are working on getting the popular show syndicated. 'Freej' showcases four unique and super traditional grandmothers living in their ever-developing surroundings while remaining true to themselves. The characters showcased are Um Saeed, the oldest of the clique who plays hostess to their coffee dates. Um Allawi is the cultured and super tech-savvy one, who can be found on her laptop most days checking out the latest trends in modern technology. Then there are the two complete opposites, Um Saloom and Um Khammas. Um Saloom is very conservative, and soft-spoken, and goes along with whatever the others are doing. Whereas, Um Khammas seizes the day and is forward-looking and defiant. She is a divorcee who has been married three times, she runs her very own business, and even has a band!

With the characters, their daily life situations and the environment they live in, the show paints a great image of the past and present brought together. It shows a glimpse of the Emirates that most people aren't familiar with and entertains with humor. Producers hope that 'Freej' will be enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
Here's a clip from the show, what do you think of it? Enjoy!


-Princess


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