Dry Hot Summers (2016)
Two lonely people at opposite chapters of life accidentally meet on a busy summer day in a Cairo taxi. Frail old Shawky and bubbly young Doaa are both caught up in their busy routines as their race through the city evolves into a journey of self-discovery that reconnects them to life.
Director: Sherif El Bendary
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: May 26, 2016
Cast
Screenplay
- Nura El Sheikh (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Victor Credi
Production: Sherif El Bendary Films, Subtype Productions, Red Star for Production and Distribution
Country: Germany, Egypt
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
islam, cancer, wedding, illness, short film
More Films by Director: Sherif El Bendary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dry Hot Summers about?
- Two lonely people at opposite chapters of life accidentally meet on a busy summer day in a Cairo taxi. Frail old Shawky and bubbly young Doaa are both caught up in their busy routines as their race through the city evolves into a journey of self-discovery that reconnects them to life.
- Who directed Dry Hot Summers?
- Dry Hot Summers was directed by Sherif El Bendary.
- Who stars in Dry Hot Summers?
- Dry Hot Summers stars Mohamed Farid, Nahed El Sebai, Donia Maher, Sherif Desouqy, Mohamed Abd El Azim.
- How long is Dry Hot Summers?
- Dry Hot Summers has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Dry Hot Summers?
- Dry Hot Summers is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Dry Hot Summers produced?
- Dry Hot Summers was produced in Germany, Egypt.
- What are the themes of Dry Hot Summers?
- The themes of Dry Hot Summers include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.