In a remote village in southern Egypt, a group of girls rebel by forming an all-female street theater troupe. They dream of becoming actresses, dancers and singers, challenging their families and villagers with their unexpected performances. Shot over four years, The Brink of Dreams follows them from childhood to womanhood, facing the most crucial choices of their lives.

Feature-length documentary in co-production with Felucca Films (Egypt). With the support of IDFA, CNC – Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, TorinoFilmLab, MEDIA, Région Ile-de-France, Doha Film Institute, Fonds Image de la Francophonie…

GENRE: Documentary

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2025

RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes

LANGUAGE: Arabic

FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR: Dulac Distribution

INTERNATIONAL SALES AGENT: The Party Film Sales

Premiere at the 63rd Critics’ Week – 2024 Cannes Film Festival 2024 Golden Eye Award (Œil d’Or)