2020 Edition

A City and The Lost Art of Happiness

A City and The Lost Art of Happiness

Section: Long Documentary

Country: Egypt

Production Year: 2019

Duration: 70 minutes

Director: Nada Ibrahim

Producer: Amir Khaled, Nada Ibrahim

Cinematography: Nada Ibrahim

Editor: Nada Ibrahim

Synopsis: With the city momentum and mental overcrowding context, a portrayal for a mixture of social classes living along with their cultural, religious and ethnic differences, gives Cairo its unique charm. Yet a simple question about the meaning of happiness reveals other aspects of the city that are less appealing. The film captures personal stories and experiences of people with all their diverse backgrounds.