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The Trials of Spring

The Trials of Spring

  • Film
  • 2015
  • 1h 30m
  • Released

When 24-year-old Hend Nafea is arrested and tortured for demonstrating peacefully in Cairo's Tahrir Square, her pursuit of justice reflects post-revolution Egypt at an uncertain crossroads.

  • Directing Gini Reticker
  • Cinematography Tamer AshryMohamed S. AmirAida El Kashef

When 24-year-old Hend Nafea is arrested and tortured for demonstrating peacefully in Cairo's Tahrir Square, her pursuit of justice reflects post-revolution Egypt at an uncertain crossroads.

The Trials of Spring
  • Directing Gini Reticker
  • Cinematography Tamer AshryMohamed S. AmirAida El KashefMohamed Hamdy
  • Editing Jenny Golden
  • Music Blake Leyh
  • Production Abigail DisneyGini RetickerSally Jo FiferRegina K. ScullyBeth Levison
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