NESMA

Rahaf Ahmed Adel |
Egypt |
2024 |
11Min |
Arabic
Shortly after her caregiver, Olfat, passed away, Nesma, 12 years old, is now forced to live life as Olfat; manipulating everyone into thinking that Olfat is still alive. This plan was put in place by Olfat before her death, to protect Nesma from having to go back to the orphanage. By wearing her clothes, mimicking her actions, and playing pre-recorded tapes of her voice, Nesma pretends to be Olfat, completely depriving herself of her childhood. Everything goes according to plan, until the orphanage calls for NesmaÕs routine check-in.
Rahaf Ahmed Adel
Ali El Arabi
Kareem Mohamed
Alia Ibrahim
Habiba Samy

Screenings

22 Jul 19:00 Suncoast 6
23 Jul 16:30 Pavilion 12

Rahaf Ahmed Adel

Rahaf is a high honours graduate from the American University in Cairo, where she earned her BachelorÕs degree in filmmaking in 2024. She began her career at 16 as a freelance assistant director. Later, she joined Ambient Light as an Associate Producer, contributing to films like “Goodbye Julia” and “Arze.” Recently, she made her directorial debut with the short film “Nesma,” which premiered at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival. Additionally, Rahaf was a member of the short filmsÕ screening committee at the Cairo International Film Festival.