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Browse 6 movies from Jesuit culture center in Alexandria
"Fish Eye" is a poignant psychological drama with surrealist undertones that explores the depths of grief, memory, and the paralyzing dread of mortality. The film follows Yahya, a young man trapped in a feedback loop of anxiety, living with his dementia-ridden mother. Bound by bizarre daily rituals and a haunting past, Yahya is forced to step into the terrifying expanse of the real world when his mother abruptly vanishes. Guided only by her recorded voice, he must confront the ghosts of his childhood to finally break the cycle of his stagnation
Apr 2026
In Egypt, an iconic archaeological painting by an Italian artist is stolen, and the abbots deliberately conceal the crime to avoid scandal. This incident reignites an old conflict between Father Maurice and Father Francis, stemming from their differing views on life.
May 2025
A retired teacher, isolated on New Year’s Eve, lures a young woman into his quiet home. Their encounter forces him to confront a truth far more unsettling than his loneliness and one that reshapes both their lives.
Oct 2025
Arriving Late
Jun 2021
A gritty, atmospheric psychological drama following a tense showdown in a dusty wood workshop between Yasser, a bruised, soulful craftsman, and Dr. Nader, a pretentious contemporary artist. Stripped of his artistic ownership by a financial buyout, the craftsman subtly alters his masterpiece before it’s carted away. As the true creator vanishes into the fog, the artist is left stranded with a compromised sculpture, forcing a final, desperate twist of truth into illusion
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The film was produced by the Alexandria Jesuit Film School’s Short Filmmaking Grant. The film addresses the topic of suicide and young people suffering from deep psychological issues. It tells the story of a young man, Emad, who suffers from speech problems while recording a piece of music. A girl leaves him in the studio while she attempts suicide.