Back Home (Al Awda)
Sara's father is almost 80 years old and full of life. When Sara's plans are turned upside down due to the global pandemic crisis, she finds herself stuck in her childhood home with her parents after living abroad for ten years. As they spend months together in lockdown, Sara feels the need to capture the precious moments they spend with her father on film. For the first time, Sara's return to Egypt feels good.
Documentary, Egypt, 76min. 2021
Script, Direction and Editing: Sara Shazli
Added images: Mathilde Le Masson
Sound Design and Mix: Marisol Cao Milan
Dialogue Editing: Rafael Ramírez Tomás
Color correction: Nancy Angle
Festivals:
Gouna Film Festival, Feature Documentary Competition, 2021
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Opus Bonum, 2021
Aswan International Film Festival, Winner Nut Award for Best Egyptian Film, 2022