Amal (2018)

Plot

At just 14, Amal finds herself amidst the chaos of Tahrir Square during the Egyptian revolution, grappling with the loss of her boyfriend in the Port Said Stadium tragedy. The film chronicles her tumultuous journey as she endures police brutality and navigates life after the uprising. As the narrative weaves between her evolving identity and the nation’s turmoil, Amal emerges as a passionate activist, challenging societal norms and her mother, a judge. In a male-dominated environment, she fiercely demands respect and agency, embodying her name, "hope," while confronting the constraints placed upon young women in Egypt.