The Stories
In THE STORIES, we follow Egypt's modern, turbulent history through a lovely melodramatic family chronicle.
Ahmed is a gifted pianist. He lives in a small home with his mother, Fairouz, his father, Ragheb, and his two brothers – his twin brother Hassan and Sharaf. Ahmed sees his musical talent as a possible escape from the cramped apartment. The film is structured around key historical events in Egypt’s modern history. The wars with Israel, the unrest of 1977, and the assassination of the president in 1981 all become turning points that penetrate the small apartment and shape the family’s life.
Director Abu Bakr Shawky – previously behind the audience favourite Yomeddine – delivers a warm and entertaining family portrait.
Opening Film
Before the film, from 18.00, there will be an informal gathering in the basement at Vika to mark the festival's first day. DJ Don Dana will also be playing until the opening film begins at 19.00 in Vika 1.
This film is part of
Original title القصص (al-qiṣaṣ)
Country Egypt
Year 2025
Director Abu Bakr Shawky
Screenplay Abu Bakr Shawky
Cinematography Wolfgang Thaler
Producer Julie Viez, Mohamed Hefzy, Alexander Glehr, Johanna Scherz, Shahinaz Al Akkad, Ahmed Badawy
Cast Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner, Karim Kassem, Ahmed ElAzaar, Nelly Karim, Sabry Fawaz, Ahmed Kamal, Khaled Mokhtar, Johannes Krisch, Sherif Desouqy, Osama Abdullah.
Production Company Cinenovo, Film AG, Film Clinic, Lagoonie Film Production, Film Square, Fox in the Snow, Film i Väst, Wrong Men
Runtime 2h
Language Arabic, German, English
Subtitles English
Genre Drama
Format DCP
Age limit 12
Links IMDb
