Focus on Africa Program
Salt of Our Sea
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On a sunlit vacation in Alexandria, Layla quietly observes her parents’ crumbling marriage. Amid the tension, her bond with Nour offers a sense of freedom and intimacy missing at home, leading her to navigate the delicate line between rebellion, self-discovery, and the awakening of first love shaped by sea, salt and forbidden longing.
- Director
- Nada Bedair
- Time
- 00:18:38
- Country
- Egypt, United States, Qatar
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2026
- Cast
- Ahlam Alaa Aldin - Layla, Nour Karoui - Nour, Butheina Shalan - Hanan
Awards Nominations
SSFF & Asia 2026 (Japan) World Premiere
Director
Nada Bedair
Nada Bedair is an award-winning filmmaker, BAFTA Scholar, Film at Lincoln Center Academy Artist, and NYU Graduate Film alum. Her work as a director, writer, and producer has screened internationally in prestigious festivals, including Palm Springs ShortFest, Tribeca Film Festival and Clermont-Ferrand. Nada centers queer BIPOC stories exploring identity, culture, and belonging.
Cast
Ahlam Alaa Aldin - Layla, Nour Karoui - Nour, Butheina Shalan - Hanan
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.28 [Thu] 10:30-12:20 | |
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.31 [Sun] 17:30-19:20 |
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Exploration of the fragile boundaries between loyalty, rebellion, sexual awakening and self-discovery