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.
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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
Cleopatra Snefo
Marwa Al Sawi
Shaza Moharam