Before She Forgets Heliopolis
Originally released in 2020. Before She Forgets Heliopolis is a documentary film. directed by Valentin Noujaïm. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
My family have begun to forget their Egyptian roots and, on asking my grandmother Malo to recount the first part of her life in Cairo, I am confronted by the memories of an exiled Arabic woman, lost in a troubled sea of memories, soon to be erased by the passage of time. I start a tour to trace her steps and understand who she is, and therefore who we are. An Egypt appears where her past, my imaginings and the present Heliopolis mix together as night falls.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- COMET Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before She Forgets Heliopolis about?
My family have begun to forget their Egyptian roots and, on asking my grandmother Malo to recount the first part of her life in Cairo, I am confronted by the memories of an exiled Arabic woman, los...
Who directed Before She Forgets Heliopolis?
Before She Forgets Heliopolis was directed by Valentin Noujaïm.
How long is Before She Forgets Heliopolis?
Before She Forgets Heliopolis has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Before She Forgets Heliopolis released?
Before She Forgets Heliopolis was released on March 2, 2020 in theaters.