This piece uses a minimalist form of expression. The subject, actress Roba El Shamy, is sitting in front of the camera, behind a table. Over a period of roughly six minutes she utters ten phrases. Her gestures and facial expressions are accompanied by a piano composition by the artist.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Egypt
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 7'
- Medium/Format
- DVD
