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Um Ghayeb

Um Ghayeb

Original Title: أم غايب

  • Film
  • 2014
  • 1h 35m
  • Released

In an area south of the city of Tanta, director Nadine Salib documents the life of Hanan, a woman who has been unable to conceive for twelve years. This has led many to call her "Umm Ghayeb" (Mother of the Absent), a popular moniker given in this town to any woman experiencing delayed childbearing.

  • Directing نادين صليب
  • Writing نادين صليبمارج ألدرز

In an area south of the city of Tanta, director Nadine Salib documents the life of Hanan, a woman who has been unable to conceive for twelve years. This has led many to call her "Umm Ghayeb" (Mother of the Absent), a popular moniker given in this town to any woman experiencing delayed childbearing.

Um Ghayeb
  • Directing نادين صليب
  • Writing نادين صليبمارج ألدرز
  • Cinematography تامر سامينادين صليبمي زايد
  • Editing ميشيل يوسف
  • Music رامي أبادير
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