When Aziza finally shares a recurring dream, it’s what she leaves unsaid that reveals her fractured sense of self. Aziza’s dream – in which she must sing a song – takes her on a journey through the post-industrial hills of the American Rust Belt, the eternal fields of Egypt, and the most repressed parts of her mind.

About the Filmmakers

Lily & Ahmed are a married independent filmmaking duo based in Pittsburgh, PA. Lily – American, Russian, and Armenian – grew up between Washington, D.C., and Cairo, Egypt. Ahmed – Egyptian, Dutch, and American – was born and raised in Cairo. Their work emphasizes identity and place, highlighting feminism, cultural dislocation, and domestic relationships. Their films are noted for their use of voiceover narration and mixed media. Their work has screened at festivals around the world including Arab Film & Media Institute’s Arab Film Festival and Uppsala Short Film Festival (where they were nominated for the Ingmar Bergman Award). Together, they founded the production company Studio Ragheb.