2026 (2012)
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
Release Date: September 22, 2012
Cast
Screenplay
- Mahmoud Osman (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.