Private Project

The Mother and the Bear

Using my mother's complex relationship with her mother as a lens, me and my mother delve into the depths of our family's history and the intricacies of our own mother-daughter bond.

  • Yasmina El Kamaly
    Director
  • Amal Ramses
    Producer
  • Shadi Farid
    Sound Design
  • Yasmina El Kamaly
    Cinematography
  • Yasmina El Kamaly
    Editing
  • Simone El Habre
    Editing
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 13, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Yasmina El Kamaly

Yasmina El Kamaly is a filmmaker and visual artist hailing from Cairo, Egypt. She studied Directing at the High Cinema Institute in Cairo and worked as an Assistant Director and Casting Director in the film industry for four years. In 2022, she co-founded Glifics, and currently serves as its Head of Film Acquisition & Programming. Yasmina is also an accomplished video artist, with her work showcased at the "Being Borrowed" exhibition in 2022. In addition, she has hands-on experience working in film festivals, having worked as the Assistant Creative Director and Festival Coordinator for the Manassat Film Festival in 2023. Driven by her passion for storytelling and filmmaking, Yasmina is committed to achieving excellence in her craft and contributing to the industry. With her unwavering dedication, she is sure to continue growing and thriving in the world of film.

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