Reem El Maghraby

An anxious woman navigates the bustle of modern day Cairo to find her missing lover, a young adult strives for an authentic connection in a future society numbed by alcohol, and two Cold War-era lovers face the consequences of finding romance across political borders. A vibrant collection of short films - by turns gritty and dreamlike - exploring the changes and complexities of a Love Evolving.

A tormented patriarch in an all-female sanctuary shrine finds himself caught in doubt. When a young girl breaks the strict codes of conduct, he starts to question the worthiness of the ascetic life he has led.

Caught between the yearning for independence and the constraints of Egypt's conservatism, Gamila grapples with finding her place in a society that doesn't fully embrace her aspirations. This struggle often leaves her feeling a sense of dissonance within herself, making it difficult for her to feel beautiful.