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 GI ZA'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.

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Awards:

• CLERMONT – FERRAND INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL WORLD PREMIERE
• BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
• PALMS PRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTEST – SPECIAL JURY MENTION
• STOCK HOLM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
• BUSAN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
• DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
• CAIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
• LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL