East of Noon
شرق ١٢
Synopsis
Set in a confined world outside time, East of Noon is the fable of prodigy Abdo (19) who uses music to rebel against his elders: showman Shawky (70), an eccentric showman who rules with a mix of performance and fear, and storyteller Jalala (75), who provides relief with stories of the Sea, which no one else has seen. East of Noon is a satire on the inner workings of an ailing autocracy and its inherent vulnerability to youth’s unchained vision of a better world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hala Elkoussy
- Screenplay & Story
- Hala Elkoussy
- Original Title
- شرق ١٢
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- seriousFilm, Nu'ta Films, VRIZA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hala Elkoussy
Hala Elkoussy
Abdelsalam Moussa
Abdelsalam mou
Department Leadership Roster
Hala Elkoussy
Writer
Hala Elkoussy
Director
Abdelsalam mou
Producer
Abdelsalam Moussa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About East of Noon
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What is East of Noon about?
Set in a confined world outside time, East of Noon is the fable of prodigy Abdo (19) who uses music to rebel against his elders: showman Shawky (70), an eccentric showman who rules with a mix of performance and fear, and storyteller Jalala (75), who provides relief with stories of the Sea, which no one else has seen. East of Noon is a satire on the inner workings of an ailing autocracy and its inherent vulnerability to youth’s unchained vision of a better world.
Who directed East of Noon?
East of Noon was directed by Hala Elkoussy.
Who stars in East of Noon?
The principal cast of East of Noon includes Ahmed Kamal, Menha Batraoui, Omar Rozik, Fayza Shama, Osama Abu Al Ata.
When was East of Noon released and how long is it?
East of Noon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.