We like to think that the best films are those that show us the surreal – the dramas or fantasies that cannot exist in reality. Yet the most honest and distinctive kinds of film are those that have a real human story, a story from people who hold ideas or have something they want to say to someone. For Egyptian filmmaker Ahmad Abdalla, winner of several awards and director of ‘Microphone’, ‘Rags and Tatters’, and ‘EXT. Night’, which was screened at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, films are an opportunity to speak his own mind, and to explore the current realities and events in Egypt. In an industry that is heavy in weight, with a long list of directors, Abdalla stands out as a voice rather than just a filmmaker. There is always a perspective and a story to tell, which helps him to always keep it new and fresh in a time where one can often fall into the trap of repetitiveness. Egyptian Streets spoke with Ahmad Abdalla to discuss his views and approach to filmmaking, and how he tries to keep it his own way. How did…
Egyptian Filmmaker Ahmad Abdalla On Originality, Women in Cinema And Self-Censorship
January 21, 2020
