
From A to B
2015

2018
Director
Abu Bakr Shawky
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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A Coptic leper and his orphaned apprentice leave the confines of the leper colony for the first time and embark on a journey across Egypt to search for what is left of their families.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
Gender Representation
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Religious & Cultural Diversity
Disability Representation
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AI Analysis
Yomeddine is a powerful work of social realism that centers the invisible members of society. It succeeds by providing a gritty, dignified portrayal of disability and Coptic identity, moving beyond mere tropes to explore deep intersectional realities. However, the film remains within traditional social frameworks. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and does not actively challenge or subvert established gender hierarchies, which limits its scope in those specific areas. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its sophisticated critique of systemic oppression. It uses the lived experiences of marginalized individuals to deconstruct the perceived stability of economic and social institutions.
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