Each film in this block focuses on the issue of loss. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of innocence or the loss of sensibility, these films center on the the tragic loss of ourselves/those around us. While a sad topic, these films are exquisitely done. They pack a punch, make a lasting impact and in some cases, leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.
Please be aware that some of these films may have disturbing and triggering images.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Khadiga is a young 18-year-old mother living alone with her baby after her husband left for work in a remote city. One day, she makes her way through the hustle of Cairo streets to do some visits where she feels uncomfortable with the surroundings.
About the Filmmaker
Morad is an Egyptian Filmmaker, born 1988 in Cairo, He studied the filmmaking at Cinema Palace in Egypt and then started his career in the film industry as an Assistant Director in various independent Films. And he collaborated as an Executive Director in "Souad" feature film which was in the official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2020 and Berlinale. He wrote and directed two short films "Henet Ward" and "What we don't know about Mariam" both had their world premieres in "Clermont-Ferrand" and has been selected in other major festivals (BFI London - Palm Springs - Busan - Thessaloniki - Stockholm - Karlovy Vary - Valencia - Shanghai - Buenos Aires - Cinemed Montpellier - FIFF Namur- Durban - Cairo ) and has won more than 30 international awards.
- Year2021
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryEgypt, France
- PremiereMichigan Premiere
- RatingR
- NoteTrigger Warning: Adult themes, Motherhood
- DirectorMorad Mostafa
- ScreenwriterMorad Mostafa
- ProducerSawsan Yusuf, Safei Eldin Mahmoud, Jerome Blesson
- CastMalak Tarek, Fatima Fawzi, Zizi Mostafa, Morad Mostafa
Each film in this block focuses on the issue of loss. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of innocence or the loss of sensibility, these films center on the the tragic loss of ourselves/those around us. While a sad topic, these films are exquisitely done. They pack a punch, make a lasting impact and in some cases, leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.
Please be aware that some of these films may have disturbing and triggering images.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Khadiga is a young 18-year-old mother living alone with her baby after her husband left for work in a remote city. One day, she makes her way through the hustle of Cairo streets to do some visits where she feels uncomfortable with the surroundings.
About the Filmmaker
Morad is an Egyptian Filmmaker, born 1988 in Cairo, He studied the filmmaking at Cinema Palace in Egypt and then started his career in the film industry as an Assistant Director in various independent Films. And he collaborated as an Executive Director in "Souad" feature film which was in the official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2020 and Berlinale. He wrote and directed two short films "Henet Ward" and "What we don't know about Mariam" both had their world premieres in "Clermont-Ferrand" and has been selected in other major festivals (BFI London - Palm Springs - Busan - Thessaloniki - Stockholm - Karlovy Vary - Valencia - Shanghai - Buenos Aires - Cinemed Montpellier - FIFF Namur- Durban - Cairo ) and has won more than 30 international awards.
- Year2021
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountryEgypt, France
- PremiereMichigan Premiere
- RatingR
- NoteTrigger Warning: Adult themes, Motherhood
- DirectorMorad Mostafa
- ScreenwriterMorad Mostafa
- ProducerSawsan Yusuf, Safei Eldin Mahmoud, Jerome Blesson
- CastMalak Tarek, Fatima Fawzi, Zizi Mostafa, Morad Mostafa