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Papa Told Me

Papa Told Me

Original Title: بابا قالي

  • Film
  • 2026
  • 8m
  • Released

Emad, a 10-year-old boy, loves ice cream despite his father's strict ban. Forced to eat it in secret to avoid punishment, he imagines his father has eyes everywhere watching him. One day, noticing his father is unwell, Emad chooses to ignore the tension and finally eats his ice cream in front of him with a sense of liberated joy.

  • Directing Passant Ahmed
  • Writing Passant Ahmed
  • Starring Osama HawaryHamza HaythamOmar Negm

Emad, a 10-year-old boy, loves ice cream despite his father's strict ban. Forced to eat it in secret to avoid punishment, he imagines his father has eyes everywhere watching him. One day, noticing his father is unwell, Emad chooses to ignore the tension and finally eats his ice cream in front of him with a sense of liberated joy.

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Osama Hawary
Hamza Haytham
Omar Negm
  • Directing Passant Ahmed
  • Writing Passant Ahmed
  • Editing Passant Ahmed
  • Production Passant Ahmed
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