Cairo Soul is a visual story of flavour, warmth, and rhythm. Captured using the beauty of natural light, geometric composition and speed-ramping techniques, the feeling of nostalgia, longing, and love for Cairo come alive through the lens. By visually interpreting a calmness in all the noise, spirituality in humbleness, beauty where it is least expected, I tried to capture the “Soul” of Cairo.

Cairo Soul featured in dozens of local and global cultural magazines spanning the globe in English, Arabic, French, German and Bulgarian publications. It has also gained traction in the music video industry, one of shots features as the opening shot for Pharrell William’s critically acclaimed music video “Freedom”  Directed by award-winning, Emmy nominated Director, Paul Hunter.

Cairo Soul won multiple awards including; “Global Shorts” and “Best Shorts” in the categories of Best Editing, Award of Excellence  Award of Recognition in Women Filmmakers.

Music Track: “Soufi”
Egyptian Project – Album “Ya Amar”
Music Director & Composer: Jérôme Ettinger
Sayed Emam: Singer and Kawala
Salama Metwally: Violin
Ragab Sadek: Percussions
Carlos Robles Arenas: Drum
Camille Momper: Cello

A Special Thank you to:
Donya, Fady, Youstina, Karim, Matt and to all those who had a hand in making this happen.

Samples of international and regional coverage: Intidar, Al Arte Magazine, Urbanophil, OnOrient, Cairo Scene, Baraka Bits, A teaspoon of Lemon Zest, The Grand Egyptian Museum