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Land of the Absurd

Land of the Absurd

  • Film
  • 2025
  • 22m
  • Released

A day in Cairo’s underbelly through the eyes of Awadh, a sewage worker who gets exposed to bureaucratic absurdity and stolen dreams.

  • Directing Ahmed El Ashry
  • Writing Ahmed El Ashry
  • Starring Mohamed WalidSherif El FaresOmar Adel

A day in Cairo’s underbelly through the eyes of Awadh, a sewage worker who gets exposed to bureaucratic absurdity and stolen dreams.

“IN THIS CITY, WEIRD THINGS HAPPENS.”

Land of the Absurd Land of the Absurd Land of the Absurd
Mohamed Walid Awadh
Sherif El Fares Wafaqi Qamar al-Din
Omar Adel Manager
Basel Mostafa Judge #2
Abdullah Ahmed Judge #1
Marwan Kandil Judge #3
Mostafa Abdo Court Usher
Adam Yasser Mercenary #1
Youssef Aboughaida Mercenary #2
  • Directing Ahmed El Ashry
  • Writing Ahmed El Ashry
  • Cinematography Ahmed El Ashry
  • Editing Ahmed El Ashry
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