In-Conversation with Lebleba
Lebleba is an acclaimed Armenian Egyptian actress, singer, and entertainer who began her career as a child prodigy in Egyptian cinema in the mid-1950s. Discovered by film director Niazi Mustafa for her impersonation skills at age five, she became known as "Lebleba," meaning "quick and intelligent". She has appeared in several films and TV series, under the most important Egyptian filmmakers such as Youssef Chahine, Atef El Tayebe, earning numerous awards, including her dramatic role in the 1995 film Laila Sakhina.
She will be at the festival to present the film “Wedding Rehearsal”
Other movies
GHOST SCHOOL
Director: Seemab Gul
This gentle yet arresting debut feature from Seemab Gul centers around 10-year-old Rabia, a clear-eyed, logical-thinking, courageous child protagonist who wants to understand the real reason for the abrupt closure of her school. Rumours start that the school is haunted and her teacher is possessed by supernatural beings. However, her day-long quest for the truth, fuelled by her simple desire for an education, leads her into an adult world that has been plunged into superstition. What soon becomes clear are the machinations behind a corrupt regime and classist society, giving way to the nature of its real victims. Ghost School is a bittersweet portrayal of injustice for Rabia and the hope of a better future for all younger generations.
HUMAN TIDE
Director: David Ward
Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. Documentary Human Tide provides an intimate look at this spiritual journey through the eyes of six diverse groups of pilgrims, each with personal reasons for making this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Among them are Yousef and his father Wasim from Sweden, who seek healing from mental health struggles. By weaving together their individual voices, the film offers a captivating portrait that reveals the profound transformations it sparks.