Reem El Maghraby

An anxious woman navigates the bustle of modern day Cairo to find her missing lover, a young adult strives for an authentic connection in a future society numbed by alcohol, and two Cold War-era lovers face the consequences of finding romance across political borders. A vibrant collection of short films - by turns gritty and dreamlike - exploring the changes and complexities of a Love Evolving.

Caught between the yearning for independence and the constraints of Egypt's conservatism, Gamila grapples with finding her place in a society that doesn't fully embrace her aspirations. This struggle often leaves her feeling a sense of dissonance within herself, making it difficult for her to feel beautiful.

A tormented patriarch in an all-female sanctuary shrine finds himself caught in doubt. When a young girl breaks the strict codes of conduct, he starts to question the worthiness of the ascetic life he has led.