Part of 10th edition of Zawya Shorts.

ATTEMPTING TO REMEMBER MY FATHER'S FACE - Tariq Abdalla While my father's face is fading from my memory, I find a videotape that might have the only footage of him. I attempt to digitise the video while revisiting childhood memories and my relationship with my mother. —-------------------------------------- WHERE THE WIND COMES FROM - Hassan Nouby On the banks of the Nile in Aswan, Hassan arrives in the village coming from Cairo, trying to get closer to the lives of his local friends and learn about the details of their daily routine.. But soon, his perspective begins to broaden when he encounters Eissa, the legendary knight. On the surface, he appears to be a heroic figure in search of glory and adventure. Is Eissa truly as famous as he seems, or is this fame merely an illusion he chases? —-------------------------------------- QUARSHIE - Omar Shama Emanuel Quarshie arrives in Egypt for the first time to play for Zamalek Club; upon arrival he is faced with a hostile welcome from his teammates who patronize him for looking like a wrestler rather than a football player. Quarshie vows to prove himself to his teammates and especially his captain. —-------------------------------------- BENISUEF PRAGUE - Dina George The dating journey of a young woman who moves from Benisuef to the Prague, reflecting on the unspoken rules, do’s and don’ts, and cultural shifts that reshape her understanding of love, freedom, and relationships. —-------------------------------------- S THE WOLF - Sameh Alaa A middle-aged man reflects back on his tumultuous adolescent phase while sitting in his childhood bedroom. Through intricate and deeply personal musings somehow all tied to his hair - hair growing or hair receding - we, over time accumulate meaning into the larger journey of his life. —-------------------------------------- AMINA'S SONG - Essam Hayder As we follow the daily struggles of a young Egyptian student in Kazan, Amina risks everything to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, setting profound changes in motion in her life. See less —-------------------------------------- THE SCENT OF FELICITY - Alaa Nasser Before a wedding, Nubian women gather to create "Al-Reeha," a special perfume made from natural oils and traditional ingredients. This perfume is more than just a fragrance—it is a symbol of love, support, and the deep connection between women in the community. —-------------------------------------- JAMMED - Rami Mansour In 1992, Tarek and Adel skip school and spend the day in Tarek’s empty apartment. Curiosity leads them to watch an adult VHS tape, turning a harmless prank into a tense situation. Suddenly, the power goes out, and the tape gets stuck in the player. Trapped in the apartment, the boys must navigate the fear and confusion they never anticipated. Can they escape the consequences of their actions before their parents return? —-------------------------------------- LOVE BITES - Mahmoud Zain Hayam, an unmarried twenty-year-old girl, passes away, and her brothers, Zaher and Murad, discover love bites on her neck and chest just before the body washing. Which hinders the completion of the washing for fear of scandal. —--------------------------------------