The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father
Le jour où j'ai fumé une cigarette avec mon père
Synopsis
Cairo, 1964. Alaa, a 12-year-old boy, and his three younger siblings hear shouting from the street. Outside, the crowd is cheering for a man. The children can barely believe their eyes: the man is their father, Ibrahim.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sameh Alaa, Robin Vouters
- Screenplay & Story
- Sameh Alaa, Robin Vouters
- Original Title
- Le jour où j'ai fumé une cigarette avec mon père
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Les Valseurs, White Boat Pictures, Fig Leaf Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sameh Alaa, Robin Vouters
Sameh Alaa, Robin Vouters
Jérôme Bréau, Vincent Tricon
Justin Pechberty, Damien Megherbi, Clara Marquardt, Valentin Leblanc, Delphine Huez
Department Leadership Roster
Sameh Alaa
Director
Sameh Alaa
Writer
Robin Vouters
Director
Robin Vouters
Writer
Justin Pechberty
Producer
Damien Megherbi
Producer
Clara Marquardt
Producer
Valentin Leblanc
Producer
Delphine Huez
Producer
Mark Lofty
Producer
Jérôme Bréau
Editor
Vincent Tricon
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father about?
Cairo, 1964. Alaa, a 12-year-old boy, and his three younger siblings hear shouting from the street. Outside, the crowd is cheering for a man. The children can barely believe their eyes: the man is their father, Ibrahim.
Who directed The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father?
The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father was directed by Sameh Alaa, Robin Vouters.
Who stars in The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father?
The principal cast of The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father includes Not specified.
When was The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father released and how long is it?
The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 12m.