MAMA

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MAMA, is a 2020 Egyptian movie, directed by Marwan Tarek, and starring Mona ibrahim. with a runtime of 7 minutes.

Overview

MAMA is an intimate documentary in which Mona Ibrahim, a resident of Alexandria, reflects on two intertwined relationships: her bond with her mother, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, and her bond with the city of Alexandria itself. As memory erodes through illness, the film weaves together personal and urban identity — positioning Alexandria as a kind of mother figure that holds and reflects the stories of those who inhabit it. A quietly moving meditation on memory, loss, and the places that shape who we are and what we stand to lose.

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