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Souad
MARIA DUARTE recommends a fascinating insight into the private and public lives of teenage Egyptian girls
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Souad (12A)
Directed by Ayten Amin
⭑⭑⭑⭑
THIS powerful, female-driven drama from up-and-coming Egyptian filmmaker Ayten Amin provides a unique and fascinating insight into the lives of teenage girls in Egypt.
Shot like a verite-style documentary with non-professional actors, it paints a gripping picture of Generation Z in the Middle East and the compelling influence of social media.
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