
From A to B
2015

Representation Score
Fair
2018
Not RatedDirector
Abu Bakr Shawky
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Yomeddine is a powerful work of social realism that centers the lives of underrepresented individuals. It provides a gritty, dignified portrayal of disability and Coptic identity, moving beyond clichés to explore deeper layers of diversity. However, the film remains within traditional social frameworks. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies, which limits its scope in these areas. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its sophisticated critique of systemic oppression. It uses the lived experiences of underrepresented individuals to deconstruct the perceived stability of economic and social institutions.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. It portrays a traditional social structure where queer identities are not represented.
The film follows traditional rural Egyptian gender roles. While it does not promote submissive femininity, it lacks significant challenges to established gender hierarchies.
The film authentically represents a Coptic protagonist and an all-Egyptian cast, offering a nuanced look at minority life within a specific cultural context.
The story criticizes broken state economic systems and social structures. It frames survival as a response to systemic failures and capitalist neglect using moral relativism.
Leprosy is shown as an integral part of the characters' identities rather than a plot device. The film gives these characters dignity and ability to act despite their struggles.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
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.

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