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Toul omry (2008)
Brave and poignant film
The beauty of this film is not in the quality of acting or production, but rather the plot and issues it raises. Having seen many independent gay-themed films this is the first to my knowledge that brings in an unabashed and unashamed manner gay issues facing the Middleeast (in particular Cairo, Egypt) neatly packaged in a simple yet complex and entertaining plot spoken in the country's native Arabic tongue. The movie also is not only centered around the protagonist, Rami. Rather it introduces several other characters that revolve around him and play an equally central role with each character bringing to light mainly tribulations but also some joys of gay life in Cairo. Not too long into the film and it becomes pretty clear that that this is an amateur production probably done on less than a shoe string budget which is a testament to the courage of the producer and actors in completing this and providing a thoroughly entertaining and expressive film.
All in all. . . two thumbs up!
Bosta (2005)
Simply Delightful
This movie simply brings a smile to your face. It's very entertaining with rather good production and acting. The music and scenes makes you long to visit Lebanon and it brings forth generational, ethnic, religious, and love issues within the characters while also ensuring you're entertained and smiling. . . makes you want to get off your chair and do the Debka dance which is what brings together this group. What I found rather interesting is that the movie had no issues showing some of the intricate problems facing Lebanon such as ethnic divide, religious difference preventing relationships, despair and death as a casualty of the civil war, and those that want to hold tight traditions from the past and not allow them to be adapted to the present and future. Yet through it all the Debka dance is what brings these people and their issues together where through the dance they are in harmony together... A must see!