In a post revolution Cairo, after numerous failed trials to escape the status quo of her generation’s depression, Nour, a 29 young woman, secretly arranges fleeing her homeland. Hours before her departure, She embarks on a journey of struggle with a patriarchal society and a fight within to keep her hidden secret.

Original Title: Al Qahirah – Berlin
​Year of production: 2021
Length: 17min
Country: Egypt / England
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Dialogue: Arabic
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Director: Ahmed Abdelsalam
Producer: Joseph Adel
Productions: MetFilm School, Underdog, Fauve
Co-Production: Lizard
Writer: Ahmed Hosny
DOP: Mostafa El-Kashef
Editor: Badr Dahi
Art Directors: Hashem Raafat, Bassel Ayman
Sound Design and Mix: Moustafa Shaaban
Costume Design: Dahlia Meshrif
Production Designer: Shaimaa Magdy
Original Music: El-Waili
Production Manager: Mohamed Hassan
Color Grading & Correction: Ahmed El-Gendy
Cast: Mariam Al-Ferjani, Ibrahim El-Naggary, Nabil Nour El-Din

Festival selections
El Gouna Film Festival 2021, Egypt – World Premiere, El Gouna Star for Best Arab Short Film
Festival du court métrage de Clermont-Ferrand 2022, France – International Premiere