The Lookalike

Synopsis

Across football stadiums, concerts, and religious gatherings, three Egyptians live in the shadows of their famous lookalikes. What began as a genetic coincidence became a profession and an identity. Filling a space the real celebrity never could, they meet admirers in streets and villages, becoming reachable stars who sometimes rival the original.

About the Director

An Egyptian director and producer who has worked in documentary filmmaking since 2010. In 2019, she co-founded Render Films, a Cairo-based production house dedicated to creating documentaries for major broadcasting channels and digital platforms.

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