Amrosh Badr's feature documentary “Puppetson” has been selected to participate in the third edition of MedPitching.
The platform will be held on November 7-8, as part of the 30th edition of the MedFilm Festival, held in Rome from November 7-17.
Inaugurated in 2022, MedPitching is organized under the framework of MedMeetings and aims to foster as well as support co-production opportunities within the Euro-Mediterranean region by connecting international film projects with Italian producers.
The platform offers a unique opportunity to engage in creative collaborations, encouraging the growth of independent cinema.
“Puppetson” delves into the complexities of the father-son relationship and the struggle to reconcile artistic dreams with reality.
It is centered around Atef Abu Shehba, a 70-year-old puppeteer, and his son Shady, a talented yet disillusioned puppeteer in his 30s, facing the fading art of puppetry in Egypt.
The selection of “Puppetson” for MedPitching is a significant milestone, one that offers the pic the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy, further solidifying its place on the international stage.
The film is produced by Terzo Films and co-produced by Red Star Films.
“Puppetson” previously won two awards from “The Factory” initiative at the Luxor African Film Festival.
It also participated in the documentary films workshop at the Ismailia International Documentary and Short Film Festival in cooperation with the American Embassy in Cairo and Film Independent.
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