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2.9
17 Ratings

Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces

Al Ma’ wal Khodra wal Wajh El Hassan

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Directed by Yousry Nasrallah
Egypt, 2016
Drama
  • Arabic
  • English

Synopsis

With his sons, Refaat (a passionate cook) and Galal (a womanizer), chef Yehia manages a wedding caterer. Karima, Yehia’s niece, is promised to Refaat, but he loves Shadia, without knowing that Karima loves also someone else. Over the course of the wedding, Karima finds a way to reveal her feelings.

Our take

Egyptian auteur Yousry Nasrallah deftly weaves between drama, comedy and subtle political insight in this warm and colorful social tapestry. Romantic, business and sexual relationships swirl around a wedding, a grand, music and food-filled event touching all types of people, wealthy and working.

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Awards & Festivals

Locarno International Film Festival

2016

Toronto International Film Festival

2016

Istanbul International Film Festival

2017

Göteborg Film Festival

2017

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Articles from the Notebook

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