Ward’s Henna Party

Short Film - 2020
Directed By: Morad Mostafa
Written By: MORAD MOSTAFA - MOHAMED ALI MANSOUR

Synopsis:
“Halima” a Sudanese refugee woman; living in Egypt and works as a henna painter. In a regular working day she goes to one of Giza's local areas to prepare a bride for her wedding and her 7 years old daughter "Ward" accompanies her and starts to wander around and discover the place.
Awards & Festivals:
  • Special Jury Mention – Palm Springs International ShortFest 
  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival – FRANCE
  • BFI London Film Festival – UK
  • Stockholm International Film Festival – SWEDEN
  • Busan International Short Film Festival – SOUTH KOREA
  • Durban International Film Festival – SOUTH AFRICA
  • Cairo International Film Festival – Egypt
  • Leeds International Film Festival –UK


Cast:
Halima
Halima
Ward
Ward
Amal Salah
Amal Salah
Marina Victor
Marina Victor
Hagar Mahmoud
Hagar Mahmoud
Emad Ghoniem
Emad Ghoniem

Crew:
  • Producer: Morad Mostafa
  • Co-Producers: Safei Eldin Mahmoud & Sherif Fathy
  • Executive Producer: Sawsan Yusuf
  • D.O.P: Zezo
  • Editor: Mohamed Mamdouh
  • Art Director: Adham El Helaly
  • Costume Designer: Gehad Usama
  • Sound Designer: Ahmad El Sawy
  • Sound Recorder & Mixer: Moustafa Shaaban


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