Al Baraneya
البرانية
Synopsis
Pregnant Amal lives together with her family in Al Baraneya, a village outside Cairo, surrounded by jasmine fields. Their chaotic yet loving way of life is upset when a landowner offers to buy their land. The pressure to sell divides the family and doubts begin to grow. When Amal’s cousin Rania visits from Cairo, she captivates Amal and her younger sisters with her modern lifestyle: jeans, TikTok videos, and lively city stories. Amal starts to question the life that seems to have been laid out for her and dreams of moving to Cairo. Now that the potential sale of the land offers the prospect of a future in the city, the family’s unshakable faith in their own life in the village starts to waver.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashgan El-Hamus
- Screenplay & Story
- Roelof Jan Minneboo, Ashgan El-Hamus
- Original Title
- البرانية
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Egypt, Belgium, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- SEERA Films, BALDR Film, Red Sea Fund, CZAR Belgium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashgan El-Hamus
Roelof Jan Minneboo, Ashgan El-Hamus
Douwe Hennink
Dieter Diependaele
Frank Hoeve
Department Leadership Roster
Ashgan El-Hamus
Director
Roelof Jan Minneboo
Writer
Ashgan El-Hamus
Writer
Douwe Hennink
Director of Photography
Dieter Diependaele
Editor
Clara Bragdon
Production Design
Nada Adel
Costume Design
Frank Hoeve
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Al Baraneya.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Baraneya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Al Baraneya about?
Pregnant Amal lives together with her family in Al Baraneya, a village outside Cairo, surrounded by jasmine fields. Their chaotic yet loving way of life is upset when a landowner offers to buy their land. The pressure to sell divides the family and doubts begin to grow. When Amal’s cousin Rania visits from Cairo, she captivates Amal and her younger sisters with her modern lifestyle: jeans, TikTok videos, and lively city stories. Amal starts to question the life that seems to have been laid out for her and dreams of moving to Cairo. Now that the potential sale of the land offers the prospect of a future in the city, the family’s unshakable faith in their own life in the village starts to waver.
Who directed Al Baraneya?
Al Baraneya was directed by Ashgan El-Hamus.
Who stars in Al Baraneya?
The principal cast of Al Baraneya includes Reem Amer, Fatma Ibrahim El-Hamus, Nadia Ahmed El-Hadary, Asmaa Ahmed El-Hadary, Farida Alsayed El-Hamus.
When was Al Baraneya released and how long is it?
Al Baraneya was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.