THE BRINK OF DREAMS

Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir

SYNOPSIS 

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…

Premiere at the 63rd Critics’ Week – Cannes Film Festival 2024Golden Eye 2024

French distributor : Dulac Distribution

International sales : The Party Film Sales

France release : Coming soon

Duration : 1h40

« A STRIKING DOCUMENTARY! »