AL MOSTA’MERA (THE SETTLEMENT)

Credits

Name: AL MOSTA’MERA (THE SETTLEMENT)

Country: Ägypten/FR/DE/Katar/Saudi-Arabien

Year of publication: 2025

Format: DCP

Color: color

Language : OmeU

Duration: 94 Minuten

Series: 22. Afrika Film Festival Köln

Direction: Rashad, Mohamed

Abstract

AL MOSTA'MERA is based on a true story and is about two brothers, 23-year-old troublemaker Hossam and 12-year-old Maro, who live in a marginalized community in Alexandria. After their father is killed in a work accident at a factory, they are hired by the same factory as “compensation” for their loss instead of taking legal action. As they find their feet in their new jobs, they begin to wonder if their father's death was really an accident and how they should settle the matter. The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's feature film debut and celebrated its world premiere at the Berlinale 2025.