France / May 17, 2025 / Cannes ACID
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When Siham passed away, Namir didn’t realize that she was gone forever. In a child’s mind, mothers are immortal… To keep her memory alive, Namir delves into his family history across Egypt and France. With the cinema of Youssef Chahine as his companion, a story of exile — and above all, of love — begins to unfold.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | الحياة بعد سهام |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية |
| Production countries | France, Egypt |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Oweda Films, Les Films d'Ici, Ambient Light |
| Release date | 28 gennaio 2026 |
| Writer | Namir Abdel Messeeh |
| Editing | Benoît Alavoine, Emmanuel Manzano |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Duchêne |
| Assistant directors | Namir Abdel Messeeh |
| Camera operators | Nicolas Duchêne |
| Additional photography | Nicolas Duchêne |
| Music | Clovis Schneider |
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| Sound | Clovis Schneider |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Sep 27, 2025 / Zurich Film Festival
Egypt / Nov 19, 2025 / Cairo International Film Festival
Italy / Nov 23, 2025 / Torino Film Festival
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Morocco / Dec 02, 2025 / Marrakech International Film Festival
Theatrical release
France / Jan 28, 2026
Physical media
Netherlands / Nov 14, 2025 / IDFA
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