In an isolated, conservative village in southern Egypt, a group of disenfranchised Coptic women rebel to form an all-female street theater troupe. Dreaming of becoming actors, dancers and singers, they defy their families and the locals with their provocative performances. Filmed over four years, this learning film follows these girls as they become women.
Such is the seductive scenario of The Brink of Dreams(Rafaat einy ll sama in VO), the new film by Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir selected for Critics' Week 2024. As a reminder, Critics' Week is a parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival that showcases first and second works.
This is not the first time that Egyptian director Ayman El Amir and Egyptian filmmaker Nada Riyadh have worked hand in hand. Together, they have already produced and directed a first feature-length documentary, Happily Ever After, as well as a short film, Fakh, which was selected for Critics' Week in 2019.
Cannes Film Festival 2024: Films selected for Critics' Week
The selection for Critics' Week has been revealed, and it promises to be devilishly exciting. In all, 11 feature films will be unveiled during Cannes 2024! [Read more]
The Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette for its 77th edition from May 14 to 25, 2024. Click here for all the latest news and information! [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2024: Films selected for Critics' Week
Cannes Festival 2024: The latest news and information about the 77th edition
