Heliopolis (film)
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Heliopolis is a 2009 Egyptian independent musical documentary film by Ahmad Abdalla
that tells the story of a group of young people during a winter day in the Cairo
suburb of Heliopolis
. Heliopolis is Ahmad Abdalla
's debut feature film and starring Khaled Abol Naga
.
residents is a portrayal of unfulfilled dreams and frustrating details of life in the overpopulated Metropolis. Their paths cross and their stories overlap but they are caught up in their struggle and are oblivious to one another against the background of what used to be one of Cairo's most glamorous neighborhoods. The City's vanishing glory and fading history is documented through the characters strife to make it through one day in Heliopolis.... The one thing they all share is the knowledge that they will probably have to confront the City again and again over the following days.
Most of the stories taking a place in the suburb of Heliopolis
in the Discovery section and later at the Vancouver International Film Festival
. And it had its Arabic regional premier in the Middle East International Film Festival
.
The European premier is in the official competition at the 50th edition of Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece
.
Additional festivals:
Ahmad Abdalla
Ahmad Abdalla El Sayed Abdelkader is an Egyptian film director, editor and screen writer.His debut feature film is Heliopolis - 2009, his second film is Microphone - 2010- Microphone - 2010 :...
that tells the story of a group of young people during a winter day in the Cairo
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
suburb of Heliopolis
Heliopolis (Cairo Suburb)
Modern Heliopolis is a district in Cairo, Egypt. The city was established in 1905 by the Heliopolis Oasis Company, headed by the Belgian industrialist Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Empain, as well as Boghos Nubar, son of the Egyptian Prime Minister Nubar Pasha.-History:The Baron Empain, a well known...
. Heliopolis is Ahmad Abdalla
Ahmad Abdalla
Ahmad Abdalla El Sayed Abdelkader is an Egyptian film director, editor and screen writer.His debut feature film is Heliopolis - 2009, his second film is Microphone - 2010- Microphone - 2010 :...
's debut feature film and starring Khaled Abol Naga
Khaled Abol Naga
Khaled Abol Naga is an Egyptian actor, TV host, producer and director. He is a Human and Child rights activist and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since his appointment in 2007...
.
Synopsis
The events of one day in the lives of a number of CairoCairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
residents is a portrayal of unfulfilled dreams and frustrating details of life in the overpopulated Metropolis. Their paths cross and their stories overlap but they are caught up in their struggle and are oblivious to one another against the background of what used to be one of Cairo's most glamorous neighborhoods. The City's vanishing glory and fading history is documented through the characters strife to make it through one day in Heliopolis.... The one thing they all share is the knowledge that they will probably have to confront the City again and again over the following days.
Most of the stories taking a place in the suburb of Heliopolis
Heliopolis (Cairo Suburb)
Modern Heliopolis is a district in Cairo, Egypt. The city was established in 1905 by the Heliopolis Oasis Company, headed by the Belgian industrialist Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Empain, as well as Boghos Nubar, son of the Egyptian Prime Minister Nubar Pasha.-History:The Baron Empain, a well known...
Cast
- Khaled Abol NagaKhaled Abol NagaKhaled Abol Naga is an Egyptian actor, TV host, producer and director. He is a Human and Child rights activist and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since his appointment in 2007...
(Ibrahim) - Hanan Motwea (Engy)
- Christine Solomon (Gothic Girl)
- Hany AdelWust El-BaladWust El-Balad is an Egyptian Soft rock band, founded in Cairo in 1999 by 2 of its current members, Ahmed Omran and Hany Adel. Currently the band consists of 7 members....
(Dr. Hany) - Yosra El LozyYosra El LozyYosra El Lozy Yosra El Lozy Yosra El Lozy (Various spellings include Yousra Ellozi, Youssra El Lozy, and Yusra El Lawzi, is a film actress. she has received many awards from regional and international film festivals.- Early life :...
(Sara) - Mohammed Brekaa (The Soldier)
- Somaya Gouini (Reem)
- Atef yousef (Ali)
- Aya Soliman (Maha)
- Ayda Abdel Aziz (Vera)
- Tamer El-Said (Nagy)
- Hend Sabry (Nagla)
Festivals and awards
The film was officially selected by Toronto International Film FestivalToronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
in the Discovery section and later at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
The Vancouver International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for two weeks in late September and early October...
. And it had its Arabic regional premier in the Middle East International Film Festival
Middle East International Film Festival
Abu Dhabi Film Festival is an international film festival. Created in 2007, the ceremony is held annually in October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage , under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the ADACH...
.
The European premier is in the official competition at the 50th edition of Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Additional festivals:
- Official competition at the 9th edition of International Film Festival of MarrakechInternational Film Festival of MarrakechThe International Film Festival of Marrakech is an international film festival held annually in Marrakech, Morocco.-Overview:Since its inaugural year in 2000, the FIFM has been one of the biggest events devoted to Moroccan cinema...
in MoroccoMoroccoMorocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara... - Official competition at the 26th edition of Festival International du Film d'Amour de Mons in BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
- The Original script won the best first screenplay award of Sawiris Foundation in December 2007
- Official competition at 15th international film festival Kerala (on 10 to 17 December)
External links
- Variety Review, Variety Review,2009
- Blast Magazine, Blast Magazine, Christine Solomon on Heliopolis, 2009
- Heliopolis in the Toronto International Film FestivalToronto International Film FestivalThe Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...