Egypt / Apr 27, 2026 / Alexandria International Short Film Festival
Die or live.. I don't care
14min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A retired teacher, isolated on New Year’s Eve, lures a young woman into his quiet home. Their encounter forces him to confront a truth far more unsettling than his loneliness and one that reshapes both their lives.
Main cast
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | احتراق الصورة |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية, Français |
| Production countries | Egypt |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Jesuit culture center in Alexandria, Goethe-Institut, British Council, aflamuna |
| Release date | 10 ottobre 2025 |
| Writer | Hossam Rostom, Ahmed Fayez |
| Editing | Islam Bahaa, Ahmed Fayez |
| Cinematography | Hossam Rostom |
| Assistant directors | Ahmed Fayez |
| Camera operators | Hossam Rostom |
| Additional photography | Hossam Rostom |
| Music | Islam El-bestawy, Souad Massi, Marcos Aziz |
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Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Egypt / Oct 10, 2025 / Special Screening
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