2023
Experimental(North America Premiere)

Capital

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TW: Mild sexual content, may not be suitable for children
Play Trailer

As Egypt syncs further into poverty, new cities are being erected across the country and prisons fill with dissenting opinions. Since it is currently not possible to safely speak about this: a ventriloquist, songs, and advertisements describe a seemingly bygone era of fascism.

Screenings

Virtual

August 4 – August 6

Directors Spotlight

An image shows a portrait of Basma al-Sharif.

Basma al-Sharif

Director

Born stateless and of Palestinian heritage, artist/filmmaker Basma al-Sharif explores cyclical political histories and conflicts. In films and installations that move backward and forward in history, between place and non-place, she confronts the legacy of colonialism through satirical, immersive, and lyrical works.

Year
2023
Runtime
17 minutes
Country
Egypt, Italy, Germany
Language
Arabic, Italian, French
Director
Basma al-Sharif
Cast
Diego Marcon, Francesca Tasini
Cinematographer
Davide Artusi, Simon Veroneg, Basma al-Sharif
Music
Nino Ferrer, Le Sud, Fairuz, Our Home on the Island
Premiere
North America

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