Still a while

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Still a while, is a Egyptian movie, directed by Hesham Fathy. and starring Ahmed Helmy.

Overview

Still a While (Lissa Hetta) is an Arabic comedy-drama starring the celebrated Ahmed Helmy in a bold departure, playing a thug-like character at the center of a story that takes mental illness as its central theme. The film explores the dangerous gap between how people perceive their own mental state and the underlying reality, depicting characters who convince themselves they are thinking clearly and functioning well while their behavior tells a different story. With a tone that balances humor and psychological depth, Still a While opens an important social conversation about the stigma surrounding mental health in Arab society and the cultural reluctance to seek help. Ahmed Helmy's performance brings both comedic energy and unexpected emotional weight to a film that challenges audiences to look beyond the surface of everyday behavior.

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