Three early works from the legendary Ateyyat El Abnoudy, perhaps the finest exponent of documentary filmmaking in Egyptian history. Nicknamed ‘the poor people’s filmmaker”, her films focused on the social and economic issues of the Egyptian, Arab and African underclasses, and especially those of women – choices which limited her popular appeal for many years and frequently invited the displeasure of Arab governments. However, her artistry is universally applauded and these works in particular remain beautiful and poignant examples of her ability to articulate both the struggle and the vibrancy of Cairo’s urban landscape.

We present these works as an interrupted screening, pausing between the films to discuss their form and content.

Works Screened:

• Horse of Mud - Egypt / 1971, 12 minutes
• Sad Song of Touha - Egypt /1972, 12 minutes
• The Sandwich -/ Egypt / 1975, 12 minutes

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Presented by Dr Stefanie Van De Peer, Research Fellow at the University of Exeter

Supported by Film Hub Scotland

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