Soft Coos of Forgotten Neighbors (2024)
Egypt | 10 minutes
In the suburbs of Cairo, Ahmed, a former groundskeeper, hides in the second-floor pigeon loft of his unaware employer. As they both care for the pigeons, an inevitable confrontation reveals deep class tensions and Ahmed’s yearning for dignity and recognition.
Official Selection, Toronto Arab Film Festival 2025
Official Selection, Egyptian American Film Festival 2024
Biggie Bronze Award, Big Picture Peoria Film Festival 2024
Early Works
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