I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face | Souad / سعاد + I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face

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After being separated for 82 days, Adam travels down a rough road to be reunited with the one he loves. Whatever it takes.

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Festivals and Awards

Palme D’Or for Best Short Film, Festival de Cannes, France, 2020

San Sebastian International Film Festival, Spain, 2020

Reykjavík International Film Festival, Iceland, 2020

Best short film, Moscow International Film Festival, Russia, 2020

Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur, Belgium, 2020

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About the filmmaker

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sameh Alaa studied German literature at Cairo University. Before moving to Europe, he worked as an assistant director in advertisement and feature films. In 2016, he finished his MA in filmmaking at EICAR film school in Paris. Alaa’s first short film Fifteen premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2017 and won several awards around the world. In 2019, he made his first advertisement campaign as a writer and director. His last short film I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face is the first Egyptian film in 50 years to be selected for the Official Short Film Competition at Cannes Film Festival 2020. Alaa is currently developing his debut feature film.