The Originals

Feature Film - 2017

Directed By: Marwan Hamed

Written By: Ahmed Murad

Synopsis:

Samir Eliwa is the head of a small family and an unexceptional bank employee. When he is laid off due to a cut in employment, with no savings what so ever, he fails to tell his family. Later, he Finds a box outside his door step, with a phone that unlocks by using his finger print. After unlocking the phone, he finds footage of his past, before receiving a phone call that changes his life forever.

Awards & Festivals:

Best Actor Award – Alexandria International Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Best Cinematography Award – Alexandria International Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Best Editing Award – Catholic Center Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Best Score Award – Catholic Center Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Best Production Design Award – Catholic Center Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Jury Award – Catholic Center Film Festival – EGYPT – 2017
Best Director Award – Oporto International Film Festival – 2017
Best Director Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
Production Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
Best Score Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
Best Cinematography Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
Best Editing Award – Egyptian National Film Festival – EGYPT – 2018
16th Chennai International Film Festival – INDIA
Innovative International Film Festival – INDIA
Fantasporto – Festival International de Cinema do Porto – PROTUGAL