Amaal

Amaal, in Arabic, means hopes. At a time far off in the future, in order for anyone to have a dream or a hope achieved, they have to go and apply at the Holding Company for Dreams Fulfillment. While this company was started in good faith and to support people to reach their goals, things have taken a different turn. Asser is here to apply, and it's his very last day to do so. After taking his application form, he looks around the company at the aftermath of all the wishes being granted to their owners. He makes a tough decision, facing an important person; the owner of the company - Madame Amaal. His request is tough, and they are both faced with difficult choices to make.

  • Dibo Dibo
    Director
  • Marawan Tarek Hafez
    Writer
  • Dibo
    Writer
  • Sara Gaafar
    Writer
  • Yara Mazen
    Producer
  • Hatem Tag
    Producer
  • Ola Roushdy
    Key Cast
  • Omar El Kerm
    Key Cast
  • Shahd El Shater
    Key Cast
  • Dora Youssef
    Key Cast
  • Shady Ahmed
    Key Cast
  • Mohamed Raafat
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    آمال
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    dystopian, fantasy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 19, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    12,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:4
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dibo Dibo

Dibo is a director, writer, filmmaker, and strategy professional. His passion for storytelling has allowed him to create and explore different forms of art through various mediums. His work always has a solid message and tackles big issues that impact the world in many different ways. Before his filmmaking endeavours, he has been working in advertising for the past 12+ years, and as a commercial director for 2 years. As an avid traveller, he has lived and created films in many different cities around the world; London, Milan, Cairo, San Francisco, and Melbourne - to name a few. He believes that the world is changed through a change in perspective, and this is exactly why he's here.

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Director Statement

Amaal is a take on deeply personal insights that many people relate to. We have all faced situations in which we had to succumb to a certain way of doing things, when sometimes this way is less-than-functional. Every once in a while, along comes a person who has the guts to change the status quo and to face the villain - defying the need for validation. The decision is always difficult for both, and each choice leads to a different (and impactful) outcome. Especially if this villain is someone whose opinion really matters to you. "Amaal" is an exploration of insight, enlightenment, hope, family bonds, and the power of standing for what you believe in.