أمل عفيفي

A depiction of the different social paths and classes within the Egyptian society, shedding light on the intertwined lives and fates of people of different classes, while highlighting issues like the drug trade and its calamitous impact on people and society.

A powerful account of life in contemporary Cairo, this raw drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers shines a powerful spotlight upon the social and cultural taboos that riddle the city's diverse population. Heralding a bold new shift for contemporary Egyptian cinema, 'Cairo Exit' is a gritty and uncompromising work from a major new cinematic talent, Hesham Issawi.

Heba: The Crow’s Leg (2016) follows a kind-hearted but underestimated woman working in a television channel, where she faces workplace bullying and social judgment. As she navigates love, ambition, and self-doubt, Heba gradually finds her voice, transforming into a stronger, more confident version of herself in a challenging world.