Film my Design

Film Screening and masterclass
Film My Design

Enjoy a curated film program presented by Film My Design, titled إيما وسيما - An Ode to Cinema, exploring the intersection of cinema, architecture, and the city featuring two film screenings, Transit by Moustafa Hisham, and Kenopsia by Mohamed Omar, followed by engaging discussions with their visionary directors.
A masterclass will be conducted by the renowned filmmaker Yousry Nasrallah focusing on the convergence of cinema and the city and will be moderated by filmmaker and writer Salma El Tarzi.


1.    Attendees Check-in: 6:45 PM
2.    Film Screening of Kenopsia: 7:00 PM - 7:10 PM
3.    Film Screening of Transit: 7:10 PM - 7:20 PM
4.    Post-Screening discussions: 7:20 PM - 8:00 PM (In the presence of the film directors Mohamed Omar & Moustafa Hisham, moderated by filmmaker and writer Salma El Tarzi)
5.    Break: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6.    Masterclass: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM 

About Transit, Egypt 2022
Duration: 7 minutes
Language: Arabic with English subtitle

Embark on a captivating journey through space and time with Transit. This innovative film explores the intricate relationship between design, architecture, and the human experience. Delve into the hidden stories behind iconic structures, brought to life by breathtaking cinematography.
Transit is a film that aims to document the original building of The High Cinema Institute, especially after the decision to relocate the students to another new building.
The film observes the architectural and sensory point of view and the similarities between it and the transitional stages in the concept of liminality phases in anthropology.

About Kenopsia, Egypt 2022
Duration: 9 minutes
Language: Arabic with English subtitles

Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of Kenopsia by Mohamed Omar. This film delves into the essence of empty buildings, abandoned spaces, and the ambiance they hold. Brace yourself for a captivating exploration of architectural photography accompanied by an evocative soundtrack. The film is about an old man who drives back to the now abandoned city of Cairo to reach his old home that he remembers from his childhood. Longing for his home, he takes us on a small journey through our protagonist which is the decayed city of Cairo. Through his eyes and the scars on the old city, we piece together what happened to it and what is the reason behind him having to leave it along with the rest of the population in this far but not-so-fictional future. This student-short animated film was made to explore the dangers of uncontrolled overpopulation, pollution, and climate change.

Free and open to the public
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