Al Araba Al Madfuna III (2015)
This is the final film in Shawky’s Al Araba Al Madfuna trilogy (meaning ‘buried cart’), titled after a village in Egypt where shamans urged inhabitants to dig underground tunnels, revealing a network of ancient temples and Pharaonic treasures. Acted by children who have been dubbed in classical Arabic with adult voices, the layering of history and narratives over many centuries creates sensations of wonder, alienation and estrangement, exacerbated by the film’s production in negative, which further highlights the protagonists’ role reversals.
Director: Wael Shawky
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Al Araba Al Madfuna III about?
- This is the final film in Shawky’s Al Araba Al Madfuna trilogy (meaning ‘buried cart’), titled after a village in Egypt where shamans urged inhabitants to dig underground tunnels, revealing a network of ancient temples and Pharaonic treasures. Acted by children who have been dubbed in classical Arabic with adult voices, the layering of history and narratives over many centuries creates sensations of wonder, alienation and estrangement, exacerbated by the film’s production in negative, which further highlights the protagonists’ role reversals.
- Who directed Al Araba Al Madfuna III?
- Al Araba Al Madfuna III was directed by Wael Shawky.
- How long is Al Araba Al Madfuna III?
- Al Araba Al Madfuna III has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).