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Love Bites by Mahmoud Zain

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The brothers, Zaher and Murad, find themselves in conflict over how to perform the ritual washing and shrouding of their deceased sister, Hayam, after discovering love bites on her body, fearing scandal. They are under intense pressure, as they and their wives must make a critical decision that affects the entire family

Mahmoud Zain
Mahmoud Zain is an Egyptian filmmaker who earned his degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2015. He later pursued film directing at the High Institute of Cinema in 2019. In 2024, he directed his short film 'Love Bites'. Zain has also contributed as a screenwriter to various series through writing workshops, including the Egyptian series 'The Godfather 1'  and the Saudi series 'Badr's Will'.

This screening is part of the 17th Arab Film Festival in partnership with Nadi Lekol Nas.

12min | 2025 | Egypt

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