This short block of films discusses serious topics with a twist of humor. The films focus on topics of immigration, the irony of one's actions, even the act of smiling all while delivering us some grins and smiles. Take a tour on the slightly lighter side of Arab cinema and enjoy these lighter films.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Setup in San Francisco, during the 2011 Arab Spring that left Egypt in turmoil. A lonesome Egyptian asylee with a wooingly contagious laugh, battles his bizarre misfortunes to follow immigration procedures, and his only hope is his greedy lawyer.
About the Filmmaker
Amir is an Egyptian filmmaker based in San Francisco. He strives to create unconventional stories that can echo unheard voices, while drawing inspiration from the extremely rich culture of his native Egypt. Amir's directorial debut film 'The Initiation' won multiple awards at film festivals locally in the United States and Internationally, including Best Narrative Short Film at the 2020 Oakland International Film Festival and Best Director at the 2020 Oregon Short Film Festival.
- Year2022
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States, Egypt
- RatingPG 13
- NoteStrong Language
- DirectorAmir Youssef
- ScreenwriterAmir Youssef
- ProducerAmir Youssef, Andrew Wagner, Arthur gallery
- CastPegasus Ghobrial, Gareth Williams, Carlos Diego Mendoza, Allsion Dean
- CinematographerEvan Weidenkeller
- Production DesignNell Henderson, Bianca Beyrouti
- MusicClarissa Bitar
This short block of films discusses serious topics with a twist of humor. The films focus on topics of immigration, the irony of one's actions, even the act of smiling all while delivering us some grins and smiles. Take a tour on the slightly lighter side of Arab cinema and enjoy these lighter films.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Setup in San Francisco, during the 2011 Arab Spring that left Egypt in turmoil. A lonesome Egyptian asylee with a wooingly contagious laugh, battles his bizarre misfortunes to follow immigration procedures, and his only hope is his greedy lawyer.
About the Filmmaker
Amir is an Egyptian filmmaker based in San Francisco. He strives to create unconventional stories that can echo unheard voices, while drawing inspiration from the extremely rich culture of his native Egypt. Amir's directorial debut film 'The Initiation' won multiple awards at film festivals locally in the United States and Internationally, including Best Narrative Short Film at the 2020 Oakland International Film Festival and Best Director at the 2020 Oregon Short Film Festival.
- Year2022
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States, Egypt
- RatingPG 13
- NoteStrong Language
- DirectorAmir Youssef
- ScreenwriterAmir Youssef
- ProducerAmir Youssef, Andrew Wagner, Arthur gallery
- CastPegasus Ghobrial, Gareth Williams, Carlos Diego Mendoza, Allsion Dean
- CinematographerEvan Weidenkeller
- Production DesignNell Henderson, Bianca Beyrouti
- MusicClarissa Bitar