Ward's Henna Party

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Ward's Henna Party, is a 2020 Egyptian movie, directed by Murad Mustafa, and starring Emad Ghoneim, Halima, Hagar Mahmoud. with a runtime of 24 minutes.

Overview

Ward's Henna Party is an Egyptian short film that follows Halima, a Sudanese henna artist living in Egypt, as she travels to a local area in Giza to prepare a bride for her wedding ceremony. Accompanying her is her seven-year-old daughter Ward, who, while her mother works, embarks on a curious exploration of the unfamiliar surroundings. The film is a tender, intimate portrait of working motherhood and childhood wonder, set against the backdrop of traditional Egyptian wedding celebrations. With a quiet, observational tone, it captures the everyday lives of migrant women and the innocent perspective of a child discovering the world around her.

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