An Egyptian living and working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania reflects on his new surroundings through a series of images and observations. The resulting montage is a poignant cinematic postcard that explores the contradictory nature of the immigrant experience: at once lonely, frightening, and exhilarating.

Writers/Directors: Lily Ekimian Ragheb & Ahmed T. Ragheb

Producers: Lily Ekimian Ragheb, Ahmed T. Ragheb, Lara Ragheb

Starring: Nour El-Din Sherif

Translation: Nawara Negm

Original Score: Daniel Knox & Nick Jones

Date: 2021

Runtime: 11 minutes

Screenings & Festivals

Twin Cities Arab Film Festival: September 29 to October 3, 2021

Muslim Film Festival: October 10 to November 15, 2021

Uppsala Short Film Festival: October 25 to 31, 2021 - Nominated for The Ingmar Bergman Award

AFMI Arab Film Festival: November 18 to 24, 2021 - Co-presented by SF Urban Film Fest

MENA Film Festival: November 21 to 27, 2021

Le Printemps des Artistes: March 25 to 26, 2022

Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival: November 17 to 20, 2022

Arab Film Series: July, 2023 - Arte East in collaboration with the Arab American National Museum & AFMI