ASMAA
Amr Salama
Egypt | Drama | 2011 | 96’ | Arabic
Cast
Hend Sabry, Maged Al Kedwani, Hany Adel
Production Companies
Film Clinic, New Century Production
Asmaa tells the story of an HIV-positive woman who has been living in secrecy and shame, hiding the truth about her disease from all those around her
Festivals and Awards
- BFI London International Film Festival
- Abu Dhabi Film Festival - Best Arab Director Award, Best Actor Award
- Palm Springs Festival
- Zurich Film Festival
- Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival
- Arab Film Festival Australia
- San Diego Arab Film Festival
- Karama Human Rights Film Festival
- International Tamil Film Festival in Berlin - Best Film Award
- Peace Film Festival in Hollywood - Best Director Award & Best Actress Award
- Oriental Film Festival of Geneva - Golden Award
- The Mon's International Love Film Festival - Women's Cinema Award
- Fribourg International Film Festival- Audience Award