3 Candles

Produced in 2013

Film Information

Festival Edition 2013 - Edition 13

Section ME Short Film Competition

Director Ahmed Fouad

Country Egypt

Duration 16 mins

Language Arabic

Producer Ahmed Fouad

Screenplay Ahmed Fouad

Cast Hazim Hosam, Hamdy El Shreef, Ucif Hosam, Raaed El Nagar, Nahla El Nagar

Genre Short

Synopsis

A night in the life of 3 struggling poor brothers living in an isolated home in a remote area. Following the death of their father at an early age, and the illness of their mother, how would the elder son, who will take care of his two brothers, overcome the obstacles and achieve his goal through innovation? The movie sheds light on the capacities of Egyptian children and tries to prove that the Egyptian people are among the smartest and most innovative people in the world. However, the harsh conditions they live in prevent them from using their true capacities.

Full Description

EGYPT 2013