Hend Bakr's "The Tedious Tour of M" to Be Screened at Zawya

Hend Bakr's award-winning documentary "The Tedious Tour of M" is set to screen at Zawya on July 25, 27, and 30.

The first one is scheduled to be held at 7 pm in the presence of its director, who will take part in an exclusive Q&A session after the screening to answer further questions about the eccentric writer Mohamed Hafez Ragab.

Following its remarkable success at the Independent International Documentary Film Festival in Moscow, where it received a Special Jury Mention for Humanity and Continuity, "The Tedious Tour of M" has been garnering attention for its compelling exploration of the enigmatic Mohamed Hafez Ragab — a prominent figure in Egyptian literature.

The captivating documentary takes audiences on a journey as Bakr delves into Ragab’s solitary life, uncovering the profound reasons behind his radical decision to self-isolate for nearly three decades, abandoning his writing career at its pinnacle.

Since its premiere at the Aswan International Women’s Film Festival, "The Tedious Tour of M" has captivated audiences worldwide, earning a Special Mention from the Gabes Art Festival in Tunisia and screenings at prestigious venues including Cairo’s Goethe Institute and Alexandria’s Jesuit Cultural Center.

Written, directed, and produced by the visionary Bakr, the documentary has achieved international acclaim, participating in renowned film festivals such as the Amman International Film Festival - Awal Film, IDFA Academy, DOX BOX e-course mentored by Raed Andoni, and Visions du Réel VdR – Film Market.

Bakr is a director and producer who is interested in exploring common territories between writing and cinema. Upon finishing her studies in filmmaking at the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, she co-founded Rufy’s Films — a major film production company based in Alexandria.

In 2013, she co-directed and co-produced "The Mice Room" — an omnibus feature-length film that was officially selected for international film festivals in Dubai, and Sao Paulo, among others.

Bakr is currently directing and producing her second feature documentary, " Nas El Kabayen", and producing the feature documentary "And There Was Evening. And There Was Morning. The First Day".