Feature Film Selection/ France, USA, Egypt, 2021, 90’
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- Director: Dina Amer
- Screenplay: Dina Amer, Omar Mullick
- Editing: Keiko Deguchi, Jake Roberts
- Cinematography: Omar Mullick
- Music: Danny Bensi, Chase Deso, Saunder Jurriaans
- Producer: Dina Amer, Karim Amer, Elizabeth Woodward
- Production: The Othrs, WILLA
- Cast: Lorenza Grimaudo, Ilonna Grimaudo, Mouna Soualem, Sabrina Ouazani, Dina Amer
- 2022 Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival Best Feature Film
- 2022 Phoenix Film Festival Best Picture
- 2022 Prague International Film Festival Best Film, Amnesty International Award
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Recap
Cultural and intergenerational trauma erupt in this story about two sisters living on the outskirts of Paris. After the siblings are torn apart, the eldest, Hasna, struggles to find her identity, leading to a choice that shocks the world.
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Director
Dina Amer
Egyptian-American film director, writer, producer and journalist Dina Amer was born and raised in the United States. Amer's work has been published by The New York Times, CNN, and VICE. Amer's debut feature film, You Resemble Me, premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
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