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Birds Should Have Been Released

Birds Should Have Been Released

Original Title: العصافير كانت يجب أن تُطلق

  • Film
  • 2023
  • 15m
  • Released

Mourad, a taxi driver, is grappling with haunting visions of his wife and daughter who recently drowned. These harrowing images have driven him to escape from the confines of his home, taking refuge in the familiar setting of his trusty taxi. Along the way, he encounters an old man who regales him with a timeless tale of resurrection. This encounter prompts Mourad to embark on a journey to fulfill the legendary …

  • Directing Martin Elia
  • Writing Martin Elia
  • Starring Kamal Ismael (Abu Tarek)Mohamed AdelNatalie Joseph

Mourad, a taxi driver, is grappling with haunting visions of his wife and daughter who recently drowned. These harrowing images have driven him to escape from the confines of his home, taking refuge in the familiar setting of his trusty taxi. Along the way, he encounters an old man who regales him with a timeless tale of resurrection. This encounter prompts Mourad to embark on a journey to fulfill the legendary story, one that will ultimately force him to confront his own destiny in solitude.

Birds Should Have Been Released Birds Should Have Been Released
Kamal Ismael (Abu Tarek)
Mohamed Adel Mourad
Natalie Joseph
Ghadir Fahim
  • Directing Martin Elia
  • Writing Martin Elia
  • Cinematography Ihab Fares
  • Editing Youhanna Nagy
  • Production Design Ghadir Fahim
  • Assistant Director Ziad Faid
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