By Nada Riyadh & Ayman El Amir
The Brink of Dreams – Geneva Grand Award FIFDH
Ticket
Sunday 16 March – 14h30
Grütli - Salle Simon
Rue du Général-Dufour 16, 1204 Geneva
In a conservative town in southern Egypt, a group of young girls rebel to form a street theatre troupe. The film follows their coming of age, their dreams and their fears, shedding light on the gender inequalities they face.
“This poignant film follows the aspirations of five young Egyptian women seeking freedom—freedom threatened by traditions and restrictions imposed in their village. Rich in cinematic creativity, it tackles sensitive issues such as forced marriage and sexual harassment, exposing how women’s rights remain precarious in the region. The film fully embodies the spirit of socially engaged documentary: it informs, bears witness to reality, and compels audiences to consider new ways of building a better world.”
Endowed with CHF 10,000 – Offered by the City and State of Geneva. Awarded by the International Documentary Jury.
Language(s)
ov Arabic, subs fr/eng
ov Arabic, subs fr/eng