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The Brink of Dreams" (2024) is a drama that tells the story of a group of Coptic girls from a remote village in southern Egypt

Narrative

This documentary follows the lives of a group of young Egyptian women from a very conservative village in Upper Egypt who formed an all-female acting troupe despite family rejection..

These girls challenge the traditional roles imposed on them by forming an all-female street theater troupe

Through their provocative performances, they dream of becoming actresses, dancers and singers, thus confronting their families and villagers with serious questions about child marriage, domestic violence and patriarchy in their conservative society.

The film follows their journey as they sail

the expectations of their community and the harsh realities of arranged marriages and traditional female roles.

Despite the societal pressures and prejudices they face, girls' following their dreams is a testament to their courage and determination to forge their own paths

Directed by Ayman El Amir and Nada Riyadh, “The Brink of Dreams”; is a compelling coming-of-age story that explores the tension between dreams and reality and the leap of faith required to overcome the limits of one’s surroundings².

The film is expected to release in May 2024