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Documentary , 72 min

50 meters

A film by yomna khattab

2025
Egypt, Denmark, Saudi Arabia

Cast

Yomna Khattab

Akram Khattab

Synopsis

Set by a fifty-meter training pool, Yomna, a first-time director, is struggling to make her film happen. She decides to turn her camera on her distant father and uses her developing film elements to approach him. Through writing fictional scenes and drafting voice-overs, Yomna succeeds in breaching her father’s shell and sharing with him her existential questions. By finally showing her vulnerability, Yomna is able to reconcile with her father and self before moving forward with her life choices.

CPH:DOX, Denmark (World Premiere)
El Gouna Film Festival, Egypt (Arab World premiere)
Mostra de València - Cinema del Mediterrani Festival, Spain
Oran International Arab Film Festival, Algeria
CINEMED – Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival, France
Middle East Now Film Festival, Italy
Production Company(ies):
A. A. Films, Good Company Pictures
Fund(ers):
IDFA Spotlight Award at the Durban Film Mart
IDFA Project Space
Red Sea Production Fund
Danish Film Institute Fund
Whickers Development Fund
El Gouna Film Festival pitching forum (nine prizes)

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