IRISH PREMIERE

In a remote village in southern Egypt, a group of girls protest the conservatism of their culture by forming a street theatre troupe. They dream of becoming actresses, dancers, and singers, challenging the expectations of their families with their subtly confrontational performances, and provocative questioning of the status quo. Shot over a four-year period, The Brink of Dreams, co-winner of the Golden Eye award for best documentary at the Cannes Film Festival, follows the girls from childhood to womanhood, as they face crucial choices whilst trying to remain true to the values of their troupe.

Notes by David O’Mahony

Screening as part of IFI Documentary Festival 2024.

You may also find Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, available online as part of the IFI Documentary Festival @Home, interesting.