I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face
Egypt, France, Belgium, Qatar / Fiction / 15' / HD / Color / 2020
After being separated for 82 days, Adam travels down a rough road to be reunited with the one he loves, whatever it takes.
Director: Sameh Alaa
Script: Sameh Alaa
Director of Photography: Giorgos Valsamis
Producer: Muhammad Taymour, Mark Lotfy
Editing: Yasser Azmy
Sound: Moataz Al Qammari
Cast: Seif Hemeda, Nourhan Ahmed
CV
Sameh finished his MA in filmmaking at EICAR Film School, Paris. His first short film Fifteen premiered at TIFF ‘17 and won several awards around the world. His recent film, I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face, won the Palme D'or.
Filmography
Fifteen 2017, I Am Afraid To Forget Your Face 2020
Festivals Attended
I Am Afraid To Forget Your Face: Cannes Film Festival, San Sebastian International Film Festival, Reykjavík International Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival
Awards
I Am Afraid To Forget Your Face: Cannes Film Festival - Palme D’Or for Best Short Film, Moscow International Film Festival - Best Short Film