Egyptian film Safe Exit at El Gouna Film Festival
The Egyptian film "Safe Exit" participates in the feature-length narrative film competition at the 9th El Gouna Film Festival, scheduled to take place from October 15 to 23, 2026, in El Gouna. The story revolves around Samaa, a young Coptic security guard who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing his father's murder at the hands of a terrorist group. Through a friendship with a young woman, he attempts to unearth and cope with his traumas. The film addresses issues of psychological disability among the children of violence victims and its impact on their lives. It is considered one of the works that accurately reflect Egyptian reality, with praise from the festival's artistic director for its quality and boldness. Its world premiere was held in Berlin, and it qualified for the Best Screenplay Award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
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