‘Komma’ initiative hosts for the first time public screening of Jareedy — meaning small boat — Nubian film in Falaki theatre at The American University in Cairo (AUC) on April 28. ‘Komma’ is an initiative launched by a group of Nubian young people who aspire to shed light on the challenges faced by the Nubian society. Through organising series of events, they aspire to help publicise a realistic image of the challenges that threaten the historical roots and the future of Nubian culture and its heritage. Jareedy film screening counts as the fourth event in series of initiatives organised to spread awareness about the nubian lifestyle, culture and heritage. Inspired by stories from the past, Jareedy is a tale of a young Nubian boy who follows his dream through an internal journey. In the film, Konnaf dreams of conquering his fear of the water and tries to reach a rock in the middle of the Nile. As he continues to struggle with his fears, Konnaf finds guidance in Abraz, an old craftsman who takes him on a Jareedy ride. He also finds wisdom in the saying “to meet your dreams, you…
