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Dawn Every Day

In the 1950s, the cosmopolitan society in Egypt was disrupted by the conflict between nationalists and colonial powers, affecting citizens and residents with foreign affiliations. Amidst this turmoil, 8-year-old Nabil navigates through new social norms that he cannot comprehend, impacting his next-door best friend, Mireille. This story is inspired by real people and real events.


This short film will be screened as a supporting film to a feature-length film, a panel discussion or a short-film programme.
Please check the schedule to see which film, panel or short-film programme the film will be screened with and book a ticket for the corresponding screening or event.

Movie length

Short film

Movie type

Fiction

Country

Egypt

Language

Arabic
Subtitles: English

Year

2024

Show Times

Sat, 05.04.2025 – 21:00, Filmpodium, Arab/e
Sun, 06.04.2025 – 18:00, Frame 3, Arab/e

Running Time

20'

Director

Amir Youssef

Amir Youssef is an Egyptian filmmaker based in San Francisco. In Dawn Every Day, he focuses on themes of alienation and identity during periods of social and political chaos.

Screenplay

Amir Youssef

Cinematography

Evan Weidenkeller

Music

Salem Khattar

Editor

Mohsen Mohsen

Cast

Selim Mostafa
Cleopatra Snefo
Marwa Al Sawi
Shaza Moharam