Photocopy

Synopsis:

Mahmoud's life is a 'photocopy' of millions of others. He worked as a data – entry typist in the same government job for decades and never married. When he settles for early retirement, he buys a near by store front and sets up: “Mahmoud’s photocopy”. He makes a living photocopying and typing. One day, a student asks him to type up a Plagiarized report on the extinction of dinosaurs. Obsessing with the concept of extinction, Mahmoud begins on a journey of revolt that will change his life entirely.

Awards & Festivals:

• Best Arabic Film Award – El Gouna Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
• Best Film Award – Tripoli Film Festival – LEBANON
• Best Actress Award – Film Association – 2018
• Best Actor Award – Kazan International Film Festival – 2018
• Special Mention – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
• Best Sound Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
• Special Jury Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
• Best Screenplay Award – Oran International Film Festival – 2018
• Audience Award – Malmo Arab Film Festival – 2018
• Arab Film Festival In Tübingen – GERMANY
• Tribeca Film Institute Workshop – ETHIOPIA
• Festival of Arabic Music and Arts – CANADA
• Festival du Film Arabe de Fameck
• Arab Film Festival – CANADA
• Rencotres Internationales des Cinémas Arabes D'Aflam – FRANCE – 2017
• Arabian Films Week in New York City – USA – 2017
• Haifa Independent Film Festival – PALESTINE
• Luxor African Film Festival – EGYPT
• Egyptian Catholic Center Cinema – EGYPT

Crew:

• Screenplay: Haitham Dabbour
• Cinematographer: Mohammed Abdul Rauf
• Production Designer: Ali Hossam Ali
• Music: Layal Watfeh
• Sound: Sameh Gamal
• Costume Designer: Nahed Nasrallah
• Editor: Sameh Anwar