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Sameh Alaa

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Sameh Alaa

Sameh Alaa is an Egyptian film director. Born in Cairo, he studied at Cairo University, before moving to Europe. In 2020, he became the first Egyptian director to have a film screened in the Short Film Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival. His film, I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face, won the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, making it the first Egyptian film to achie…

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I Am Afraid to Forget Your FaceI Am Afraid to Forget Your Face · 2020
I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face
★ 5.72020
MovieDrama
After an 82-day separation, Adam travels a rough road to be reunited with the one he loves, whatever it takes.
FifteenFifteen · 2017
Fifteen
★ 8.02017
MovieDrama
On a hot summer day, a taciturn teen boy makes his way through the hustle of Cairo — with a baby in tow. His arrival at a hospital reveals the turmoil beneath his muted expression, in this stark and compassionate examination of trauma.
Le Steak de Tante MargauxLe Steak de Tante Margaux · 2015
Le Steak de Tante Margaux
2015
MovieDrama
S The WolfS The Wolf · 2025
S The Wolf
2025
MovieAnimationDocumentary
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.
The Nipple WhispererThe Nipple Whisperer · 2021
The Nipple Whisperer
★ 6.32021
MovieDrama
Maurice Sanders has a gift. He's a nipple whisperer. Once he was known as "Magic Sandy". But that was years ago, before Doris, a famous model and Sander's muse, fell ill. Now, after more than a decade, Doris wants to meet Maurice again.
Narges's StoryNarges's Story · 2026
Narges's Story
★ 7.52026
SeriesDrama
Crushed by society’s expectations, a sterile, divorced woman in her mid-30s attempts to start over… until her obsession with being a mother transforms her from victim to predator.

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