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film shot and completed in 2006 concerning the Egyptian Society..
The film was shot using digital technologies (Canon XL2 Camera) and was edited on ordinary NLE system.
the film represents the Independent Film Making
in Egypt as it is one of the early indepent films in Egypt that have the real meaning of why there are independent film
s in Egypt..
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Plot Summary :
A young woman who works as a phone operator
as its protagonist. Through her voice-over
we overhear her thoughts about the society surrounding her. Bored during her long working hours, she makes a habit of listening to the phone calls taking place in the private phone exchange where she works.
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The Film Crew:
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
film shot and completed in 2006 concerning the Egyptian Society..
The film was shot using digital technologies (Canon XL2 Camera) and was edited on ordinary NLE system.
the film represents the Independent Film Making
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
in Egypt as it is one of the early indepent films in Egypt that have the real meaning of why there are independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
s in Egypt..
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Plot Summary :
A young woman who works as a phone operator
Telephone operator
A telephone operator is either* a person who provides assistance to a telephone caller, usually in the placing of operator assisted telephone calls such as calls from a pay phone, collect calls , calls which are billed to a credit card, station-to-station and person-to-person calls, and certain...
as its protagonist. Through her voice-over
Voice-over
Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations...
we overhear her thoughts about the society surrounding her. Bored during her long working hours, she makes a habit of listening to the phone calls taking place in the private phone exchange where she works.
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The Film Crew:
- Mohammed Hammad: Director, Writer
- Mohammed El Sharqawy: Editor, Technical AdvisorTechnical advisorA technical advisor is an individual who is expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field...
- Mohab Moustafa Ezz: Sound DesignerSound designSound design is the process of specifying, acquiring, manipulating or generating audio elements. It is employed in a variety of disciplines including filmmaking, television production, theatre, sound recording and reproduction, live performance, sound art, post-production and video game software...
- Ahmed Hegazi: Music ComposerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
- Tamer Abdel Hamid: First AD, Actor