Private Project

Khedivial Cairo

This experience comes as an attempt to discover downtown Cairo (Khedivial Cairo) with my father and sister, to discover the magic of this place that combines history, civilization, and lively crowds. Let us pass by two lions, the Nile Palace and the Nile, the Cairo Tower, the statue of Talaat Harb Pasha, the statue of Mustafa Kamel Pasha, and the statue of Ibrahim Pasha. By documenting this experience, I wanted to convey it to young people so that they would learn about the cultural and architectural history of downtown Cairo, and my goal was actually achieved in this fateful moment, which is this spontaneous conversation that took place between my dad “ Magdy” and Fayrouz, my sister. Fayrouz began her talk by saying that for the first time she discovered that Egypt is beautiful. During her talk, there was a song that was playing on the radio called : "Rodo El Salam" ("Respond to the Greeting") by a singer called Afaf Radi. At this moment, my father said, “Listen to the voice of Egypt.” She responded to him with a question, “Who is this woman who is singing, Dad?” He replied to her with amazement, “This is Afaf Radhi, the voice of Egypt.”
produced in 2024

  • Yasmine Magdy Badr
    Director
  • Yasmine Magdy Badr
    Writer
  • Yasmine Magdy Badr
    Producer
  • Fayrouz Magdy Badr
    Key Cast
  • Magdy Abdelfatah Badr
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Yasmine Magdy Badr

I am Yasmine Badr, an emerging filmmaker excited to step into the dynamic world of directing. Although I am new to this field, I have already had the honor of securing second place in a university video competition, which sparked my passion for storytelling through film. I am eager to continue exploring and developing my skills, aiming to bring fresh and meaningful narratives to the screen.

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Director Statement

I am thrilled to begin my journey as a director, embracing every challenge and opportunity that comes my way. Winning second place in my university's video competition was a pivotal moment for me, one that fueled my desire to dive deeper into the art of filmmaking. I believe directing is not just about visuals but about crafting emotions and creating connections, and I am determined to grow and share my vision with the world.