I Thought I Was Going to Make a Poetic Film With My Brother

I Thought I Was Going to Make a Poetic Film With My Brother 1970

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"I Thought I Was Going to Make a Poetic Film With My Brother" follows young filmmaker Ahmed as he documents his family's house in northern Egypt, set for demolition under a new government plan. Through this project, Ahmed seeks to reconnect with his younger brother by exploring their shared memories of the house and village. As they delve deeper, they uncover a deep wound that fractured their family's ties to the village. The older brother attempts to heal this wound and help his younger sibling find reconciliation.

1970

Threaded

Threaded 2024

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From a young age, Faisal has been marked by his indecisiveness. Each birthday, his mother would lovingly knit him a sweater in a different color, symbolizing the various paths he could take in life. These colorful threads tell a story of a boy growing up under the warm and watchful eye of a mother who wishes only the best for her son.

2024

Brake

Brake 2024

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On an endless road, a young man tries to get out of his boring car, after realizing that he was programmed by some force.

2024

Your Harvest May Be Delayed

Your Harvest May Be Delayed 2024

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An uncovered archive recounts my childhood through sketches, scribbles, and a forgotten love poem.

2024

And The Shells Said

And The Shells Said 1993

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The television evening revolves around Nawal, a married woman, who became a cruel lady after receiving her inheritance from her father, and is severely forced on her brother and everyone around her

1993

Bottles

Bottles 2024

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13-year-old Said lives in the old medina of Rabat. As a side job, he collects empty beer bottles and sells them to a shop. He wants to use the money to buy food for a dog he is hiding.

2024

The Bride and The Dowry

The Bride and The Dowry 1979

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Historical documentary from Palestinian filmmaker, Ibrahim Abu Nab (1931 - 1991), narrates the aftereffects of the 1967 War on the people of the West Bank. From powerful testimonials from lawyers, academics and victims of displacement, to the chronicling of the story of a Palestinian leader targeted as he demands justice for his people, we understand the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinian life, and the consequences of attempting to defy it.

1979

Lost Arab

Lost Arab 2024

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A visual poetry collage reflecting the director's journey as a queer Arab immigrant, exploring identity, belonging, and the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion. Inspired by Omar J Saker’s poetry book ”The Lost Arabs,” it conveys the emotional struggles of a queer Arab artist.

2024

Dawn Every Day

Dawn Every Day 2024

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Set in 1956, 8 year old Nabil navigates through new social norms he cannot fathom that impact his next door best friend in post nationalized Egypt. Inspired by true events.

2024

At the Verge of Wordlessness

At the Verge of Wordlessness 2024

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Stop-motion animation interrogates images in a book on Israeli state formation, questioning what lies beyond the image.

2024

Hawr

Hawr 2023

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In his journey through the depths of his past, a man finds himself submerged in a flood of nostalgic memories shared with his grandmother. As he searches for an answer, he ponders the fate of his deceased poplar tree, yearning to know if it still breathes with life.

2023

3350 KM

3350 KM 2024

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Father and daughter have been separated by 3,350 kilometres for seven years. He lives in Syria, she lives in exile in Paris. All they have left is to talk on the internet.

2024

العالم والإيمان

العالم والإيمان 1970

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This work follows the life of Mustafa Mahmoud, tracing his academic journey, writings, and influence in the Arab and Islamic spheres. It highlights the phase of doubt he experienced intellectually before ultimately resolving it for good. The work also sheds light on new facts previously unknown, such as the pressures from Zionist groups on Al-Ahram newspaper to stop Dr. Mahmoud's articles, and how these pressures escalated to the point of contacting Osama El-Baz, the Information Secretary to the President, about the matter. Additionally, it discusses Mustafa Mahmoud's articles on the issue of intercession, which he wrote in his final days and which sparked significant reactions, including media campaigns against him. This section also chronicles his unique experience in presenting his famous program "Science and Faith," and it reviews the museum he founded as a club for scientists and his extensive charitable activities within the Mahmoud Mosque Association.

1970

Dissipation

Dissipation 1970

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a poignant drama exploring the struggles of individuals grappling with loss and trauma. The story follows Hussein, a man devastated by his father's death, and Amna, a mother seeking solace and support. As they attend a group therapy session, they confront their deepest fears and insecurities, uncovering the hidden pain that binds them together. This film is a submission for the Red Sea Film Festival's 48Hr Film Challenge and was entirely shot and edited within 48 hours.

1970

The Sun’s Incubator

The Sun’s Incubator 2011

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The life of a young family as it is interwoven with the stories of the past year; of protests, change, revolutions and martyrs. The birth of a baby, the death of a child who became iconic: hope and misery are closely linked.

2011

Two Cities and a Prison

Two Cities and a Prison 2008

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An experimental theatre project is touring Syria. Through interactive plays, they investigate violence in its different forms and question traditional social rules.

2008