Maqloubeh
DFI Cinema
Nicolas Damuni / Short Narrative / Egypt, France, Palestine, Qatar / 2012 / Colour
In Arabic / English subtitles
Interests: Dark Comedy
No Premiere
Rated: Mature subject matter which may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised.Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas.
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Synopsis
Five young art students awake to the sound of gunfire and bombardment. As the electricity has been cut and a curfew imposed, they do not know what is happening outside. To fill the time, the young men decide to prepare a maqloubeh for lunch. They all contribute to the preparation of this traditional dish. Meanwhile, their families call, trying to find out what is going on. Suddenly, unexpected guests arrive.
About the Director
Nicolas Damuni studied cinema in Beirut. He has worked as a director, editor, colourist and special-effects creator on several projects in France and the Middle East. In 2005, his work was selected for the Mediterranean Films Crossing Borders festival and, in 2006, he was selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus.
Credits
- Director
- Nicolas Damuni
- Screenwriter
- Nicolas Damuni, Hani Zurob
- Producer
- Karim Boutros Ghali
- Editor
- Nicolas Damuni
- Music
- Ahmad Al-Khatib, Youssef Hbeish
- Cinematographer
- Ahmad Yakoub
- Sound
- Sound Design : Boris Chapelle
- Cast
- Nabiha Lotfi, Mohammad Al-Baghdadi, Alameddine Sadek, Amer Milhem, Yazan Rafaey, Ehab Moussa