Amira's Mother

At a glance

Amira's Mother, is a 2013 Egyptian movie, directed by Naji Ismail. with a runtime of 24 minutes.

Overview

Amira's Mother (Om Amira) is an Egyptian documentary that follows a woman from the heart of downtown Cairo who supports her family by making and selling potato chips. Known in her neighbourhood as the 'Potatoes Lady', she begins her day at first light and works through the night in a city that never stops. The film is an intimate and unfussy portrait of working-class perseverance — a close observation of a woman whose labour is constant, unglamorous, and essential. Through her daily routine, the documentary reveals a quieter, more human face of Cairo far removed from its more visible spectacles.

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