In/Out of the Room
Dakhal kharag el gorfa
In/Out of the Room features the life an executioner in Egypt. Also known as ‘Ashmawi’, the film dwells into the life of 63-year-old Am Hussien, inside and outside of the execution room. Is there a difference between both worlds? Do they affect each other? A few years are left before he reaches retirement age. Does he want to open up without fear? The film is an attempt to get a fearless closer look.
Also in this combined programme
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Sturm: Ahmonseto
In the Ahmonseto textile factory, capitalism cuts to the bone and the workers pay the price. -
Sturm: Fayoum
In the village of Abuxa in the governorate of Fayoum, the Nile’s water isn’t flowing like it once did. Here, capitalism cuts to the bone…
Film details
- Country of production
- Egypt
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 52'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi
