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The Memories of M. A. Draz

The Memories of M. A. Draz

2024 · 82 min · Documentary

Decades after his death, Noha ElKholy uncovers letters, diaries, and photographs left behind by her great-grandfather, the Azharite scholar Mohamed Abdallah Draz. Through this archive, she embarks on a journey to illuminate M.A. Draz’s life story, from his humble beginnings in the village of Mahallat Diyay, to his formative years in Alexandria, and his scholarly pursuits in Paris.

Directed by Maggie Morgan · Written by Maggie Morgan

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