One night, Amr wanders alone in the streets of Bahari, the marginalized eastern shore of Alexandria. While collecting material for an art project, he is allured into filming a playful group of children. Two locals are provoked by Amr’s actions. (AG)
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Film details
- Country of production
- Egypt
- Year
- 2011
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 13"
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
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