All things indie are once again the hottest things in Egypt at the moment. A new Feature Film "Hawi" (or the Juggler) this summer in Egypt. But the movie has been seen in a number of film festivals. In January 2011 at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, Netherlands . Hawi is the work of prolific Egyptian filmmaker, Ibrahim El Batout, one of the fixtures of independent cinema in Egypt.
Hawi is a purely independent effort, shot with a next-to-nothing budget, creating a new out-of-the-ordinary independent movement in Egypt, which believes in making meaningful and entertaining films, without having to queue indefinitely at production houses for funding, or wait for permissions. Hawi, like all Batout's films, recreates real-life stories, addresses all Egyptians with their own language- nonetheless creates an air of contemplation and intrigue for its audience, making them feel part of the film, yet keeping the exquisite cinematic experience at its best.
The movie will open June 22nd 2011 in theaters around Egypt, hope you guys will show support for this beautiful motion picture where the crew were so passionate about the story they worked for little or no fee to see the story come to life. This is the independent spirit in its essence.
Promo Film 'Hawi
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