Edition: First Cut Lab Doha 2023
The Brink of Dreams
Egypt, France, Denmark, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Production company: FELUCCA FILMS
World premiere: Cannes Critics’ Week 2024 – Competition Feature Film (Œil d’Or Cannes Best Documentary)
Synopsis
In a remote village in southern Egypt, a group of girls rebel by forming an all-female street theater troupe. They dream of becoming actresses, dancers and singers, challenging their families and villagers with their unexpected performances.
CREDITS
Director & Writer: Nada Riyadh & Ayman El Amir
Editors: Nada Riyadh, Ayman El Amir, Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot, Ahmed Magdy Morsy
Producers: Ayman El Amir, Nada Riyadh, Marc Irmer, Claire Chassagne
Co-producer: Mette-Ann Schepelern
Internatioal sales: The Party Film Sales