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    The Promised

    Directed by Ahmed El Ghoneimy
    Egypt | 18 minutes | North American Premiere |

In and around the historical ruins of Fustat in Old Cairo, tensions simmer between the site’s government-appointed guards and the residents of a nearby settlement.

In competition for Best Documentary Short.

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Director: Ahmed El Ghoneimy
Producers: Ahmed El Ghoneimy
Screenwriter: Ahmed El Ghoneimy
Cinematographers: Ahmed El Ghoneimy
Editor: Ahmed El Ghoneimy
Music: Youssef Ragui
Cast: Mahmoud Antar, Hussein Emam, Tarek Mokhtar
Original Language Title: الموعود
Country: Egypt
Language: in Arabic with English subtitles
Year: 2020
Running Time: 18 minutes
Premiere Status: North American Premiere
Awards: Special Prize for Outstanding Directing, Film O'Clock International Festival
Contact Email: ghoneimy.a@gmail.com

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