Samir Nasr / 2021 / Tunisia, Egypt, Germany, France / Drama / 94 min / Arabic
“SHARAF” is a film based on the famous novel by Sonallah Ibrahim and invites you to embark on a fascinating journey through a dystopian Arab world. At the heart of this tale, you’ll find Sharaf, one of the many young souls growing up in a world shaped by authoritarian power and fundamental religious values, all in pursuit of a better future. When Sharaf is forced to take another man’s life in self-defense and ends up behind prison bars, he must awaken from his dreams of wealth and abundance. What follows is a story of survival and aspiration, a dark narrative occasionally seasoned with humor.
Samir Nasr, a German-Egyptian producer, with his dual perspective, successfully captures and portrays young men risking their lives for a better life away from their homes, amidst a harsh political climate colored by racism and stigma.
