Amir El-Shenawy
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Biography
He is an Egyptian documentary filmmaker who received his MA in Documentary Films from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2017. He directed the movie Kilo 64 (2018).
Known For
Saudi adventurer Badr Al-Shibani embarks on a quest: to climb the highest peak on each of the world's seven continents. Seven Summits documents his journey, which is as much a test of survival as it is a personal voyage of self-discovery. From the most remote and toughest peaks to his ultimate challenge on Mount Everest, Al-Shibani's story is a powerful exploration of human resilience, the search for identity and the firm drive to push past both physical and internal limits.
Seven Summits
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Key to Return
An aspirational young man chose to change careers and start a farm at Kilo 64 on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road after graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy. Driven by enthusiasm after the 2011 Egyptian revolution, Wael El-Shenawy, then 24 years old, was driven by passion to create an agricultural startup to improve society and boost the Egyptian economy. However, things do not go as planned.
Kilo 64
As Masar Egbari gathers to record their album Mabaetsh Akaaf, this documentary peels back the curtain on their creative evolution. Through the lens of this latest production, the film explores the band's enduring legacy, capturing the personal struggles, artistic triumphs, and the unyielding bond that has kept them together through the years.
Maba2etsh Akhaf
A 17-year-old Eritrean boy fled the war in his country to settle in Egypt, where he dreams to overcome the barriers and get a chance to become a promising professional football player and help his family back home.
Edres
A poetic essay film on life in Cairo today. A fusion of documentary and fiction, it draws upon the lives of Cairo's residents to portray truths about our intricate relationship with the city.
Cairo Syndrome
67-year-old Samir lives in Shakshouk village, where the entire community depends on fishing for income. He is one of the last few fishermen in Lake Qarun where pollution has caused young fishermen leave.
Drowning Fish
Inspired by the World Wrestling Entertainment, a group of non-professional wrestlers from the Suez Canal city of Ismailia come together to stage performances across Egypt. With limited resources, they are hoping to embark on a journey that will decide the future of their wrestling careers.