In a remote village in southern Egypt, a group of girls rebel by forming an all-female street theater troupe. They dream of becoming actresses, dancers and singers, challenging their families and villagers with their unexpected performances. Shot over four years, The Brink of Dreams follows them from childhood to womanhood, facing the most crucial choices of their lives.
Festivals & Awards
Cannes Critics’ Week 2024 – Œil d’Or Cannes Best Documentary
Biarritz Film Festival ‘Nouvelles Vagues’ 2024 – International Competition
60th Chicago International Film Festival – Documentary Competition
El Gouna Film Festival 2024 – Variety Award & Best Arab Documentary Film
Afrikaldia 2024 – Best Original Soundtrack
Marrakech International Film Festival 2024 – Special Screenings
2024 International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam – Best of Fests
Marrakech International Film Festival 2024 – Special Screenings
Cinemamed 2024 – RêVolution Award & Youth Jury Prize
Press
Rendez-vous PR / Viviana Andriani / [email protected] / +33 6 80 16 81 39
“A poignant coming-of-age documentary”
– Allan Hunter – Screendaily
“The film is humble and empowering; all of the pieces fall into place to create a wholesome coming-of-age narrative. What prevails is a strong sense of community and being there for each other.”
– Līga Požarska – Cineuropa
“Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir deliver a fierce, against-all-odds documentary”
– Adham Youssef – The Film Verdict
“A striking documentary”
– Clarisse Fabre – Le Monde
