Six Egyptian Films Selected for El Gouna Film Festival
This year’s selection ranges from intimate documentaries to bold narratives that confront patriarchal norms, social struggles and the intricacies of family life.
El Gouna Film Festival has unveiled the six Egyptian titles set to screen in its eighth edition, running from October 24th to November 1st. This year’s selection ranges from intimate documentaries to bold narratives that confront patriarchal norms, social struggles and the intricacies of family life.
My Father's Scent | Dir. Mohamed Siam - Feature Narrative Competition
Starring Ahmed Malek, ‘My Father’s Scent’ is a father-son story challenging family values and dynamics. It spotlights the burdensome of navigating a patriarchal society that normalises and glorifies toxic masculinity. The film raises this question: If each of us who has lost a loved one could spend a final night with them, would we settle old scores or mend broken bridges?
The Settlement | Dir. Mohamed Rashad - Feature Narrative Competition
50 Meters | Dir. Yomna Khattab - Feature Documentary Competition
Life After Siham | Dir. Namir Abdel Messeeh - Feature Documentary Competition
Love Imagined | Dir. Sarah Rozik - Official Selection Out of Competition
Happy Birthday | Dir. Sarah Goher - Opening Film
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