Egyptian thriller ‘Smokey Eyes’ set for Jordanian debut at Amman Int’l Film Festival

MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.

Ali Ali’s Egyptian short thriller, Smokey Eyes, is set to make its Jordanian debut at the fifth edition of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF). The festival, taking place in the Jordanian capital from July 3 to 11, will feature the film in its Arab Short Films Competition.

Smokey Eyes had its world premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival and delves into the aftermath of the 2011 Egyptian uprising, addressing social issues such as police brutality, religious tensions, and restricted freedoms for women. The thriller marks the acting debut of Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa and follows the character Nour, whose planned date night in Cairo is disrupted by unforeseen events.

The film stars Malak Bazid, Marwan Moussa, Hassan Abouelrouss, Nourine Abouseada and Mohamed Aboughali. Directed by Ali Ali and written by Nancy Ali, it features cinematography by Pierre Mouarkech and editing by Nada Zag. Khaled Zaki of Good People Films produced the film, with a soundtrack composed by Sary Hany.

MAD World is handling the film’s worldwide sales, while MAD Distribution oversees its distribution in the Arab-speaking region.

Ali Ali, an Egyptian film director and co-founder of Good People Films, transitioned from being a computer engineer to pursuing his passion for storytelling through film.