Abdo & Saneya

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Abdo & Saneya
Abdo & Saneya film poster.jpg
Directed byOmar Bakry
Written byOmar Bakry
Produced by
  • Inji El Gammal
  • Mohamed Hefzy
  • Jaselle Martino
Starring
  • Omar Bakry
  • Inji El Gammal
  • Haythem Noor
CinematographyVic Roxas
Edited bySalah Anwar
Music byAlexandre Azaria
Production
companies
  • Film-Clinic
  • Timewormz
  • Chaconia Pictures
  • Aquarius Lion Productions
Release date
  • 2024 (2024)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryEgypt

Abdo & Saneya is a 2024 film directed by Omar Bakry and starring Inji El Gammal. [1] A black-and-white silent film, it premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival and was the only Egyptian film in the Arab Spectacular category. [2] [3] It is considered the first Middle Eastern contemporary silent film. [4]

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Mohamed Hefzy, who produced the film and received the Variety International Vanguard Producer Award prior to its screening, stated that "It’s completely different from anything you’ve seen in Arab cinema. It’s like a trip to a land unknown." [5]

Synopsis

The film follows Abdo and Saneya, two Egyptian peasants, as they arrive in New York City as migrants. [6]

Critical reception

Webdo stated that "Abdo and Saneya is much more than a tribute to classical cinema. It is an ode to love, resilience and human capacity to adapt and overcome obstacles. This film recalls that simple stories, told with sincerity and talent, can touch the hearts of spectators timely." [7]

References

  1. ↑ Dale, Martin (2024-12-03). "'Snow White,' 'Aicha,' 'Abdo and Saneya' Among Bold Films From Arab World at Red Sea Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  2. ↑ Kotb, Muhammed (2025-02-24). "Inji El Gammal: From Stage to Screen, a Journey of Passion and Perseverance | Egyptian Streets" . Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. ↑ Kotb, Muhammed (2024-11-13). "Egyptian Silent Film Abdo and Saneya to Premiere at Red Sea Festival | Egyptian Streets" . Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  4. ↑ "WATCH: Cast & Crew of 'Abdo & Saneya' on Making an Arab Silent Film". CairoScene. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  5. ↑ Dale, Martin (2024-12-09). "Egyptian Producer Mohamed Hefzy Talks Saudi Collaboration While Accepting the Variety International Vanguard Producer Award at the Red Sea Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  6. ↑ Webdo (2024-12-12). "RSIFF 2024 – Abdo and Saneya, the art of silent cinema revisited". webdo. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  7. ↑ Webdo (2024-12-12). "RSIFF 2024 – Abdo and Saneya, the art of silent cinema revisited". webdo. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
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