Blackout
Qafla/ قفلة
Synopsis
The events take place at dawn on the eve of Eid inside a residential building, where a family lives whose grandfather is facing an emergency health crisis. Then the male children leave in a race against time in search of a doctor to save him, leaving the women and their children in a state of anticipation and anxiety. Then they are surprised by the entry of a rented girl into the building accompanied by a strange young man. They begin to project their pent-up fears and tensions onto the girl and the young man.
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الإعلان الرسمي للفيلم القصير قفلة | "Qafla / Blackout" – Official Short Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed ElZoghby
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed ElZoghby
- Original Title
- Qafla/ قفلة
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed ElZoghby
Ahmed ElZoghby
Sara Abdallah
Hind Metwalli
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Ahmed ElZoghby
Director
Ahmed ElZoghby
Writer
Hind Metwalli
Producer
Sara Abdallah
Editor
Shaimaa Magdy
Production Design
Reem Al Adl
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What is Blackout about?
The events take place at dawn on the eve of Eid inside a residential building, where a family lives whose grandfather is facing an emergency health crisis. Then the male children leave in a race against time in search of a doctor to save him, leaving the women and their children in a state of anticipation and anxiety. Then they are surprised by the entry of a rented girl into the building accompanied by a strange young man. They begin to project their pent-up fears and tensions onto the girl and the young man.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Ahmed ElZoghby.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Gihan El Shamashergy, Sedky Sakhr, Malik Emad, Yara Goubran, Naglaa Younes.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.