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NONE BUT THAT! /
MAFEESH GHER KEDA!

NY PREMIERE
The first Egyptian musical, "None But That !" follows the life of Nahed's family. Nahed is a single mother who struggles with her three children dreams to move up in society and to be rich. She pushes her youngest beautiful daughter to become a new singer and video clip star and, with the help of a famous impresario, the young daughter Dina, makes it big in the new glamorous world of music and show business. But as Nahed's dream becomes a reality and the family moves into higher society, this fame, money and property, brings jealousy in- fighting and tension between the family members. The film exposes the current desire for instant fame and wealth in contemporary Egyptian society, whatever the cost. The idea is Loosely Based upon on the Ballet ("The Deadly Seven Sins") by the German writer Bertolt Brecht. The film was described by Egyptian critiques at Cairo film festival as the most unusual and unique Egyptian musical film since 40 years. Directed by Khaled El Hagar. Winner Best Director, Best Actress, Best Songs. 2006, 105min, Egypt, drama in Arabic with English subtitles.

Q&A with director

Part of FILMMAKER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM