Riveting depictions of the humanity at stake when the desire to live a normal life can be upended.
ABOUT THE FILM:
In the 1950s, the cosmopolitan society in Egypt was disrupted by the conflict between nationalists and colonial powers, affecting citizens and residents with foreign affiliations, including Europeans, Syro-Lebanese and Egyptian Jews. Amidst this turmoil, 8-year-old Nabil navigates through new social norms that he cannot comprehend, impacting his next-door best friend, Mireille, in post-nationalized Egypt. This story is inspired by real people and true events.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:
Amir is an Egyptian filmmaker based in San Francisco. He draws inspiration from the extremely rich culture of his native Egypt. In his latest work, Amir focuses on themes of alienation and identity during periods of social and political chaos, while delving into topics of duality, where opposing ideas and emotions coexist. His latest short film Dawn Every Day is currently on the festival circuit. It premiered at Galway Film Fleadh in Ireland and will be screening at BFI London Film Festival. Additionally he is an alumni of Slamdance Film Festival and Rhode Island International Film Festival.
- DirectorAmir Youssef
- ScreenwriterAmir Youssef
- ProducerNorah El Khateeb
- Executive ProducerNorah El Khateeb
- CastSelim Mostafa, Cleopatra, Marwa Al Sawi, Shaza Moharam
- CinematographerEvan Weidenkeller
- EditorMohsen
- Production DesignAsem Ali
- ComposerSalem Khattar
- Sound DesignMoataz Al Qammari
Riveting depictions of the humanity at stake when the desire to live a normal life can be upended.
ABOUT THE FILM:
In the 1950s, the cosmopolitan society in Egypt was disrupted by the conflict between nationalists and colonial powers, affecting citizens and residents with foreign affiliations, including Europeans, Syro-Lebanese and Egyptian Jews. Amidst this turmoil, 8-year-old Nabil navigates through new social norms that he cannot comprehend, impacting his next-door best friend, Mireille, in post-nationalized Egypt. This story is inspired by real people and true events.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:
Amir is an Egyptian filmmaker based in San Francisco. He draws inspiration from the extremely rich culture of his native Egypt. In his latest work, Amir focuses on themes of alienation and identity during periods of social and political chaos, while delving into topics of duality, where opposing ideas and emotions coexist. His latest short film Dawn Every Day is currently on the festival circuit. It premiered at Galway Film Fleadh in Ireland and will be screening at BFI London Film Festival. Additionally he is an alumni of Slamdance Film Festival and Rhode Island International Film Festival.
- DirectorAmir Youssef
- ScreenwriterAmir Youssef
- ProducerNorah El Khateeb
- Executive ProducerNorah El Khateeb
- CastSelim Mostafa, Cleopatra, Marwa Al Sawi, Shaza Moharam
- CinematographerEvan Weidenkeller
- EditorMohsen
- Production DesignAsem Ali
- ComposerSalem Khattar
- Sound DesignMoataz Al Qammari