AISHA CAN’T FLY AWAY (EGYPT, 2026)

TITLE: AISHA CAN’T FLY AWAY

DIRECTOR | Morad Mostafa

SCREENPLAY | Mohamed Abdel Qader, Morad Mostafa, Sawsan Yusuf

CINEMATOGRAPHER | Mostafa El Kashef

EDITOR | Mohamed Mamdouh

PRODUCERS | Amjad Abu Alala, Ahmed Amer, Faisal Baltyuor

CAST | Maha Mohammed Al-Adwani, Achai Ayom, Emad Ghoneim, Mamdouh Saleh

TECHNICAL INFO | 123 min., color

CATEGORIES | Drama, horror

In Cairo's African migrant community, Aisha, a young Somali caregiver, struggles to build a life while navigating tensions between rival groups, an increasingly dangerous environment and the demands of caring for others. As pressure mounts from every direction, she is forced to make difficult choices while holding on to the hope of a better future. Nominated for Un Certain Regard Award and The Golden Camera at Cannes Film Festival. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival.

FESTIVALS: Cannes

FRIDAY JULY 31 | 21:30

STATUS | DANISH PREMIERE