Life After Siham (2026)
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.
Director: Namir Abdel Messeeh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 28, 2026
Cast
- Siham Abdel Messeeh - Self
- Waguih Abdel Messeeh - Self
- Nermine Abdel Messeeh - Self
- Namir Abdel Messeeh - Self
Screenplay
- Namir Abdel Messeeh (Screenplay)
Music: Clovis Schneider
Cinematography: Nicolas Duchêne
Editing: Benoît Alavoine, Emmanuel Manzano
Production: Oweda Films, Les Films d'Ici, Ambient Light
Country: France, Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life After Siham about?
- 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.
- Who directed Life After Siham?
- Life After Siham was directed by Namir Abdel Messeeh.
- Who stars in Life After Siham?
- Life After Siham stars Siham Abdel Messeeh, Waguih Abdel Messeeh, Nermine Abdel Messeeh, Namir Abdel Messeeh.
- How long is Life After Siham?
- Life After Siham has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Life After Siham?
- Life After Siham is a Documentary film.
- Where was Life After Siham produced?
- Life After Siham was produced in France, Egypt.