Clash

In modern-day Egypt, a group of prisoners from various backgrounds find themselves on the same prison bus heading to a high-security facility. The bus journey becomes a microcosm of Egyptian society, revealing the tensions and conflicts that arise from their diverse experiences and beliefs. As they face the harsh realities of their imprisonment and the external pressures on the country, the inmates must confront their own prejudices and find common ground.

Clash received significant critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of social and political issues in Egypt, its intense atmosphere, and strong performances. It was praised for its ability to highlight the complexities of conflict and identity within a confined setting.

• Praised for its timely and relevant depiction of social unrest.

• Commended for its gripping tension and confined setting.

• Lauded for powerful performances that convey a spectrum of human experience.

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Won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

The film was shot over 30 days in a single location, a repurposed, abandoned soundstage, to create the claustrophobic prison bus environment.