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The Brink of Dreams" (2024) is a drama that tells the story of a group of Coptic girls in a remote village in southern Egypt
Scenario
This documentary chronicles the lives of a group of young Egyptian girls from a very conservative small village in Upper Egypt who formed an all-female acting troupe despite family rejection..
These girls challenge the traditional roles imposed on them by forming an all-female street theater troupe
Through their provocative performances, they dream of becoming actresses, dancers, and singers, thereby confronting their families and the villagers with hard-hitting questions about underage marriage, domestic violence, and patriarchy in their conservative society.
The film follows their journey as they navigate the expectations of their community and the harsh realities of arranged marriages and traditional female roles
Despite the societal pressures and prejudice they face, the girls' the pursuit of their dreams is a testament to their courage and determination to forge their own paths.