FEATURE FILM COMPETITION
Maqsoom
EGYPT | 118 min | 2023
“Rania,” “Hind,” and “Imane” are three retired artists. They used to form a musical group in the 1990s, but the group disbanded at that time due to disagreements among them. They receive an invitation to perform at a concert in Aswan, and this concert becomes an opportunity to reunite the group.
Director:
Kawthar Younes
Screenplay:
HAITHAM DABBOUR
Cinematography:
Ashraf Gaber
cast:
LAYLA OLWI
SHEREEN REDA
SAMA IBRAHIM
production:
BLUEPRINT PRODUCTIONS
SUSHI STUDIO
Director:
Kawthar Younis
Kawthar Younis is a filmmaker based in Cairo, Egypt. Known for her film A Present from the Past, which was the first of its kind to set a record for audience demand in the Egyptian market. She works as a producer for films, mini series and TV commercials. Kawthar is a co-founder of the inaugural Rawiyat – Sisters in Film, a collective of young Egyptian women filmmakers. My Girl Friend had its world première in 2022 at Mostra del Cinema di Venezia in the Orizzonti section.