2026 (2012)

2026 (2012) poster

Based on a text from the recent Egyptian novel The Revolution of 2053 by Mahmoud Uthman, and referencing a scene from Chris Marker’s La Jetée (1962), a time-traveller recounts his vision of the future of the Pyramids area, and by extension Egypt, in the year 2026 – a vision that strains to reach beyond, yet remains severely confined by the present’s imaginal constraints.

Director: Maha Maamoun
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 9 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Maha Maamoun, Louly Seif
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2026 about?
Based on a text from the recent Egyptian novel The Revolution of 2053 by Mahmoud Uthman, and referencing a scene from Chris Marker’s La Jetée (1962), a time-traveller recounts his vision of the future of the Pyramids area, and by extension Egypt, in the year 2026 – a vision that strains to reach beyond, yet remains severely confined by the present’s imaginal constraints.
Who directed 2026?
2026 was directed by Maha Maamoun.
Who stars in 2026?
2026 stars Ahmed Kamal.
How long is 2026?
2026 has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is 2026?
2026 is a Science Fiction film.
Where was 2026 produced?
2026 was produced in Egypt.