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201677 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures Family Dynamics

Little Eagles

201677 minPGdocumentary

A young man from Alexandria dreams of becoming a filmmaker in Cairo while seeking purpose in his father's life and comparing it to the past.

Historical Figures Family Dynamics

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A young man from Alexandria dreams of becoming a filmmaker in Cairo while seeking purpose in his father's life and comparing it to the past.

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Mohamed Rashaddirector

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Mohammed lives in Alexandria with his father and dreams of becoming a filmmaker in Cairo. Upon arriving in the capital, he meets Salma and Bassam, whose parents were left-wing activists in the 1970s. Intrigued by their confidence and the legacy of their parents, Mohammed seeks to understand his own father's life and choices. As he reflects on their experiences, he confronts questions that link his personal aspirations to the historical context of his family's past.

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