Sea of Dunes

A traveler experiences multiple dimensions of history and culture in the desert dunes of Siwa, as he questions whether his journey was predesignated.

  • Nissmah Roshdy
    Director
    Stone of the Olive, The Dice Player
  • Mario Osterland
    Writer
  • Nissmah Roshdy
    Writer
  • Cathy de Haan
    Producer
  • Mark Lotfy
    Producer
  • Vera Schmidt
    Producer
  • Mario Osterland
    Key Cast
    "Performer"
  • Abd EL Rahman Balala
    Key Cast
    "Musician"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Dünenmeer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 27, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    155 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Language:
    Arabic, German
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ALFILM Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    April 5, 2019
    Germany
  • Weimer Poetry Film - backup short film festival
    Weimer
    Germany
    June 1, 2019
    Official Nomination
Distribution Information
  • Ostpol
    Country: Germany
    Rights: Theatrical, Video / Disc
    Country: Egypt
    Rights: Theatrical, Video / Disc
  • Fig Leaf Studios
    Country: Egypt
    Rights: Theatrical, Video / Disc
Director Biography - Nissmah Roshdy

Nissmah is a 2D animator and media designer. Since completing her bachelor degree in 2014, she started her career as a teaching assistant in the graphic design and film departments at the American University in Cairo. Alongside, she has worked as a Motion Designer and a Video Editor in several advertising com- panies. Nissmah has also directed and produced her own short animated films and took part in multiple international film festivals, where her poetry film The Dice Player gained several awards.

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Director Statement

What drives my work the most is my belief in animation as a tool that can transcend ethnic labels, connect with any audience and create cultural understanding.