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If This Is My Story
A 3-actor chamber piece chronicling a relationship in disruption, told from 3 different perspectives. Kay and Dee are husband and wife, and cracks are beginning to show in their marriage. They both feel misunderstood and unappreciated. Soon, a major disruption happens that drives them to discuss divorce.
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Plot Summary
Director Yara El-Gohary's documentary "If This Is My Story" offers a deeply personal and harrowing account of her family's experience during the 2013 Rabaa massacre in Egypt. The film centers on the story of her cousin, who was killed in the violence, and uses archival footage and personal testimonies to reconstruct the events and their devastating aftermath.
Critical Reception
The film received critical attention for its unflinching portrayal of a politically charged and tragic event, highlighting the human cost of the conflict. Critics praised its emotional rawness and directness in bearing witness to the massacre and its impact on ordinary families.
What Reviewers Say
A powerful and emotional personal documentary.
Bear witness to a significant historical event through a family's tragedy.
Praised for its bravery in tackling a sensitive and violent subject.
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Fun Fact
The documentary "If This Is My Story" was part of the "Generation 14plus" competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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