The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys
Based on a short story by his father Magdy El-Gohary, Basim Magdy’s latest sees him shift his usual fascination for the collective to the individual. A man calls a random number and has a tender conversation about loneliness as lush images drift across the screen in an entrancing haze.
Also in this combined programme
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Erysichthon
Named for the mythological Greek king cursed with insatiable hunger, Erysichthon takes as its base an exploration of subcultures through internet-user -
Ears, Nose and Throat
Chilling eye-witness report of the street argument that led to the cold-blooded murder of DeCarrio Antwan Couley in 2010. -
In a Perfect Fever
Empathy is generally a positive emotion though we shouldn’t underestimate the consequences of the stress it can cause. A stimulating essay. -
A Man Returned
In a Palestinian refugee camp, Reda’s parents have found a bride who is to calm his life. A bittersweet love story.
Film details
- Country of production
- Egypt
- Year
- 2014
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 13'
- Medium/Format
- File
