Synopsis
Different women from various social backgrounds find themselves trapped in the events unfolding in the Egyptian streets and apartment blocks. Their entrapment is not necessarily limited to concrete walls and locked doors, but is imposed by inner conflicts and thoughts. Even though the women share similar dreams of breaking free from social constraints and conditions, each fights her own battle.
Drama
Egypt, 2021
Arabic with English subtitles
77 minutes
16+
Director: Manal Khaled
Screenwriter: Rasha Azab, Manal Khaled
Cast: Caroline Khalil, Osama Abo El Ata, Reem Hegab, Sara' Jebel
Cinematography: Zbigniew Rybczynski, Tarek Hefny, Mahmoud Lotfi
Editing: Rania Montaser
Sound: Mohamed Fawzy
Music: Raad Khalaf
Producer/s: Manal Khaled
Manal Khaled is an Egyptian filmmaker who studied Philosophy at the University of Alexandria. She worked in Misr International Film and has vast experience working with award-winning directors, such as Saad Hendawi, Kamla Abou Zekri, Hani Khalifa, and Mohamed Ali. Also, she attended many masterclasses and workshops on filmmaking, screenwriting, and film criticism. Most recently, she has finished shooting her feminist feature documentary film An Hour or So with American director Adolfo Martinez.