Amal is a feisty teenager growing up in post-revolution Egypt while they’re both undergoing a tremendous change. Within a constant political turmoil, Amal searches for her place, identity and sexuality in a patriarchal society. Amal, whose name literally translates to “hope”, is embarking on a 6 year compelling journey from childhood to adulthood. Along the way, she realizes her limited options as a woman living in an Arab police state.
Festivals & Awards
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 – Youth Jury Award
Carthage Film Festival 2018 – Tanit d’or
Young About Film Festival 2018 – Best documentary award
BBC Arabic Film Festival 2019 – Best Feature Documentary
Press
Brigitta Portier & Gary Walsh - Alibi Communication
Mohamed Siam’s agile, instinctive cinematography captures the churning tumult of the protests
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Mohamed Siam’s intelligent, immediate doc charts a young woman’s coming of age against the turbulent backdrop of recent Egyptian politics
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