International Competition · 47th Edition
BerleeN_
Director
Ahmad Abdalla
Country
Egypt, Germany
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Language
Arabic, English, German
Premiere
World Premiere
Synopsis
Over the course of a single day in Berlin, three Arab strangers are drawn into a series of surreal encounters that force them to confront the ghosts of their past.
Cast
Menna Shalabi, Yosra El Lozy, Mohamed Hatem, Fadwa Abed, Haydar Helo
Screenplay
Ahmad Abdalla
Producers
Kesmat El Sayed, Mohamed Hefzy
About the Director
An Egyptian filmmaker and photographer, he is a leading voice in Arab independent cinema and has directed acclaimed films including Heliopolis, Microphone, Rags & Tatters, Decor, EXT/Night, and 19B. His films have screened at major international festivals, including Toronto, BFI London, and Marrakesh. He also exhibits his photography, serves on international festival juries, and teaches filmmaking.
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