Borrowing a Family Album (2023)

Tamer El Said appropriates another family’s amateur footage to reclaim a memory of a lost sibling. The installation invites visitors to look for their own recollections in the same footage, creating an act of collective remembrance in the process.

Director: Tamer El Said
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
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Country: Egypt
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borrowing a Family Album about?
Tamer El Said appropriates another family’s amateur footage to reclaim a memory of a lost sibling. The installation invites visitors to look for their own recollections in the same footage, creating an act of collective remembrance in the process.
Who directed Borrowing a Family Album?
Borrowing a Family Album was directed by Tamer El Said.
How long is Borrowing a Family Album?
Borrowing a Family Album has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Borrowing a Family Album?
Borrowing a Family Album is a Documentary film.
Where was Borrowing a Family Album produced?
Borrowing a Family Album was produced in Egypt.