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Egyptian "I am Afraid to Forget Your Face" Wins Palme d'Ore


Fri 30 Oct 2020 | 12:19 AM
Rana Atef

The Egyptian short film "Setasher" or "I am Afraid to Forget Your Face" won Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival, becoming the first Egyptian short film to be awarded this prize.

It was selected on the short-list of the prize among eleven short films.

Directed by Sameh Alaa, it stars Seif Eldin Hemida and Nourhan Ali Abdelazez, the film revolves around Adam, who—after being separated for 82 days—decides to venture a rough road to be reunited with the one he loves.

The coming-of-age story tackles several social issues and the challenges faced by youth.

"Setasher" is competing in this year's Short Film Competition at El Gouna Film Festival's 4th edition.