Mirah | Strange Realities Bundle | 2025 MENA Film Festival

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Inspired by a true story, Mirah, an Egyptian immigrant living in Germany finds a unique way to adapt to the fast nightlife of Berlin. Through her fictional story and journey of self-discovery, the film invites audiences to question the social masks that we wear to feel safe.

Year
2024
Runtime
18.83 minutes
Language
English, Arabic, German
Country
Egypt, Germany

Director
Ahmed Samir

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Mirah

Mirah, an Egyptian lab worker living in Germany, finds a unique way to adapt to the

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She Sings

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Ayşegül on Tuesdays

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