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UMM AL-DUNYA

UMM AL-DUNYA

Original Title: ام الدنيا

  • Film
  • 2024
  • 15m
  • Released

The film follows a writer-director as he sits down to write a book that contemplates Egypt. As he begins penning his personal experiences, the narrative delves into his upbringing, reflecting on the past through influential figures such as his teacher, artists, and an editor-in-chief. The writer-director explores how these changes shaped the Egyptian society, using representative snapshots of the future embodied by t…

  • Directing Marwan Tarek
  • Writing Marwan Tarek
  • Starring هاني شنودةKarim OsamaAlaa Fifty

The film follows a writer-director as he sits down to write a book that contemplates Egypt. As he begins penning his personal experiences, the narrative delves into his upbringing, reflecting on the past through influential figures such as his teacher, artists, and an editor-in-chief. The writer-director explores how these changes shaped the Egyptian society, using representative snapshots of the future embodied by the singer Karim Ossama. Through his writing, the film presents a thoughtful exploration of personal and societal transformations, offering a unique perspective on Egypt's evolving identity.

UMM AL-DUNYA
هاني شنودة
Karim Osama
Alaa Fifty
Doaa Abd El Azim
Magdy Helmy
Marwan Tarek
  • Directing Marwan Tarek
  • Writing Marwan Tarek
  • Cinematography Ahmed Assem
  • Editing Andrew LouisKhaled Othman
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