CURRENT FILMS
BLOODY WEDNESDAY: The Battle of Tahrir Square
Wednesday 2nd February was a pivotal day of the Egyptian Revolution. Peaceful protesters were attacked by men on horses and camels in Tahrir Square. A battle raged for over 24 hours as the men and women of the Revolution defended themselves and the square that embodied our struggle.
This is a short video charting one perspective on the day.
MAYDOUM
When he hears his cousin is to sell their grandmother's land, Sharif gets on the first plane to Cairo. On arrival, he finds himself faced with old arguments and new decisions in a changing country.
Shot over 2009 in Cairo and London, Maydoum stars Khalid Abdalla (the Kite Runner, Green Zone) in an original screenplay by best-selling novelist Ahdaf Soueif.
A poised and elegantly executed ensemble piece, this is a small film of understated, emotionally-nuanced brilliance.
(the Gulf Today).
Festivals: Dubai 2010, London Short Film Festival, Detmold International Short Fim Festival, National Geographic's All Roads Film Festival, Adana Film Festival.
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Shot over 2009 in Cairo and London, Maydoum stars Khalid Abdalla (the Kite Runner, Green Zone) in an original screenplay by best-selling novelist Ahdaf Soueif.
A poised and elegantly executed ensemble piece, this is a small film of understated, emotionally-nuanced brilliance.
(the Gulf Today).
Festivals: Dubai 2010, London Short Film Festival, Detmold International Short Fim Festival, National Geographic's All Roads Film Festival, Adana Film Festival.
IMDB page
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