Zai Oud El Kabreet ("Like a Matchstick") is a comedic tale invented by the late filmmaker Hussein Al Imam to pay tribute to the super stars of the Egyptian cinema's Golden Era. The plot combines scenes starring 21 actors from the age of black and white films with other scenes written by and starring Al Imam. The end product leads to the rediscovery of golden age actors in a whole new context.

Festivals & Awards

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), Egypt

Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), UAE

Arab Cinema Week in New York, USA

Arabian Sights Film Festival, USA

Backstreet Festival, Egypt

Samy El Salamouny Award for Innovation to late director Hussein Al Imam at the Egyptian Cinema Film Association Festival