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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

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