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This one’s for the baddies, pioneers and survivors, who understand that self care is not just a consumer act, but sometimes a dedicated practice of overcoming. These films explore what it means to truly be comfortable with oneself as we face adversity from outside and within. MENA staff describe this bundle as powerful.
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ACCESS THE FULL 2026 MENA FILM FESTIVAL VIRTUAL PROGRAM WITH AN ONLINE PASS!
EARLY BIRD (Until Dec 1) – $10
GENERAL ADMISSION – $15
SUPPORTER – $20
This ticket price helps cover our costs and makes it possible for us to offer reduced-price tickets to those who express need.
LOW-BARRIER – $10
If the regular ticket price is out of reach for you, this option is here for you. No explanation needed.
INDIGENOUS – $0
For self-identified Indigenous community members. Email tickets@menafilmfestival.com for a discount code. No questions asked.
MENA Film Festival operates under a policy of No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds (NOTAFLOF). If for whatever reason the above rates present a barrier, please contact us at tickets@menafilmfestival.com to provide an alternative means of accessing our programming. No questions asked.
I Told You So is a tender self-portrait of life and love entangled with pain, where relationships to self and others are tested by doubt and the weight of an unseen illness. With raw honesty, Malak transforms the private struggles of her body into a universal story of vulnerability and resilience.
- Year2024
- Runtime26:17
- LanguageArabic, English
- CountryEgypt, USA
- GenreSocial, Family
- Content WarningBrief surgery images
- AwardsFesitval awards: - Jury Award | Manassat Film Festival 2025 (Egypt) - Silver Tower Award for Documentary | Cairo International Short FF 2024 (Egypt) - Best Emerging Filmmaker | MedFest Egypt 2024 (Egypt) - Best of the Fest (Documentary) | Superfest Disability Film Festival 2024 (CA, US) - Best Film with Impact Award | Aswan Intl Women Film Festival 2024 (Egypt) - Audience Award | Zawya Shorts VIII 2024 (Egypt) - Best Film Award | Zawya Shorts VIII 2024 (Egypt) A previous WIP version screened at DOC NYC's the university competition: DOC NYC U Award | DOC NYC 2023 (NY, US) Other Awards: Rough Cut Award 2022 | Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan (Egypt)
- DirectorMalak AlSayyad
This one’s for the baddies, pioneers and survivors, who understand that self care is not just a consumer act, but sometimes a dedicated practice of overcoming. These films explore what it means to truly be comfortable with oneself as we face adversity from outside and within. MENA staff describe this bundle as powerful.
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ACCESS THE FULL 2026 MENA FILM FESTIVAL VIRTUAL PROGRAM WITH AN ONLINE PASS!
EARLY BIRD (Until Dec 1) – $10
GENERAL ADMISSION – $15
SUPPORTER – $20
This ticket price helps cover our costs and makes it possible for us to offer reduced-price tickets to those who express need.
LOW-BARRIER – $10
If the regular ticket price is out of reach for you, this option is here for you. No explanation needed.
INDIGENOUS – $0
For self-identified Indigenous community members. Email tickets@menafilmfestival.com for a discount code. No questions asked.
MENA Film Festival operates under a policy of No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds (NOTAFLOF). If for whatever reason the above rates present a barrier, please contact us at tickets@menafilmfestival.com to provide an alternative means of accessing our programming. No questions asked.
I Told You So is a tender self-portrait of life and love entangled with pain, where relationships to self and others are tested by doubt and the weight of an unseen illness. With raw honesty, Malak transforms the private struggles of her body into a universal story of vulnerability and resilience.
- Year2024
- Runtime26:17
- LanguageArabic, English
- CountryEgypt, USA
- GenreSocial, Family
- Content WarningBrief surgery images
- AwardsFesitval awards: - Jury Award | Manassat Film Festival 2025 (Egypt) - Silver Tower Award for Documentary | Cairo International Short FF 2024 (Egypt) - Best Emerging Filmmaker | MedFest Egypt 2024 (Egypt) - Best of the Fest (Documentary) | Superfest Disability Film Festival 2024 (CA, US) - Best Film with Impact Award | Aswan Intl Women Film Festival 2024 (Egypt) - Audience Award | Zawya Shorts VIII 2024 (Egypt) - Best Film Award | Zawya Shorts VIII 2024 (Egypt) A previous WIP version screened at DOC NYC's the university competition: DOC NYC U Award | DOC NYC 2023 (NY, US) Other Awards: Rough Cut Award 2022 | Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan (Egypt)
- DirectorMalak AlSayyad