Eight months of filming in Abbasiya's mental hospital reveal the lives of patients who find refuge from society's rejection within its walls.
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Eight months of filming in Abbasiya's mental hospital reveal the lives of patients who find refuge from society's rejection within its walls.
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Synopsis
Abbasiya's mental hospital in Egypt serves as the backdrop for Zelal, a documentary directed by Marianne Khoury. The film follows patients confined to the institution, revealing their struggles and fears of the outside world. Over three years, with eight months of shooting, the production involved contributions from the patients themselves, including the soundtrack. Supported by the World Health Organization, the documentary won the Annual Prize of the International Critics for Arab films in 2010.
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Why Watch
- Meet the patients of Abbasiya's mental hospital in Egypt.
- Find out how patients create their own soundtrack.
- See the impact of societal rejection on mental health.
Did You Know
- The documentary took 3 years to make, with 8 months of shooting.
- The soundtrack was created by the patients of the mental hospital.
- Zelal won the Annual Prize of the International Critics for Arab films in 2010.
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Who directed the documentary Zelal?
Zelal was directed by Marianne Khoury.
How long did it take to make the documentary Zelal?
It took 3 years to make Zelal, with 8 months of shooting.
What award did Zelal win in 2010?
Zelal won the Annual Prize of the International Critics for Arab films from the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) in 2010.
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