The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys (2014)

The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys (2014) poster

Layered and manually altered 16mm footage intertwines with the soundtrack and the narrative, presented through subtitles, to tell the story of a man who moves away from the sea to escape death by water. He soon finds himself alone when his co-workers go to the beach and never return. Society becomes a stranger and his imagination becomes his only friend. He dials a random number and a romantic conversation about loneliness and the absurdity of reality ensues. His world starts acquiring meaning as he realizes part-time-singer monkeys are running the show.

Director: Basim Magdy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:
Country: Egypt
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys about?
Layered and manually altered 16mm footage intertwines with the soundtrack and the narrative, presented through subtitles, to tell the story of a man who moves away from the sea to escape death by water. He soon finds himself alone when his co-workers go to the beach and never return. Society becomes a stranger and his imagination becomes his only friend. He dials a random number and a romantic conversation about loneliness and the absurdity of reality ensues. His world starts acquiring meaning as he realizes part-time-singer monkeys are running the show.
Who directed The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys?
The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys was directed by Basim Magdy.
How long is The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys?
The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys?
The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys is a Documentary film.
Where was The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys produced?
The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys was produced in Egypt.