By Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir
The Brink of Dreams
In a small, isolated, and conservative Coptic community in southern Egypt, five teenage girls break with tradition to form an all-female street theatre troupe. Aspiring to be actresses, dancers, or singers, they challenge their families and neighbours with provocative performances. Filmed over four years, The Brink of Dreams portrays these young women’s transition to adulthood, capturing their hopes and fears while underscoring the gender inequalities they endure. In a blatantly patriarchal environment where their futures often mean early marriage and domestic labour, these teenagers carve out a rare space of freedom through art.
Country : Egypt, France, Denmark, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Original language : Arabic
Subtitles : English, French
This movie is available online
Directors
Nada Riyadh (Egypt)Ayman El Amir (Egypt / Egypt)
Producers
Felucca FilmsDolce Vita Films
Photographie
Dina El ZeneinyAhmed Ismail
Ayman El Amir (Egypt)
Editing
Véronique Lagoarde SegotAhmed Magdy
Nada Riyadh (Egypt)
Ayman El Amir (Egypt)
Music
Ahmad El SawySon
Moustafa ShaabanLama Sawaya
World Sales
The Party Film SalesDuration
55’Year
2024