Madonna
Madonna

Madonna

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Production year: 2024

Duration: 15:00:00

Produced by: Karim Kassem

Synopsis: 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. Suspicion falls on Suad, the monastery’s chef, as her daughter urgently needs an unaffordable surgery, prompting Maurice to suspect her involvement. Despite the investigation leading nowhere, internal tensions escalate. Suspicion also lingers over Father Francis due to Suad’s daughter’s surgery needs. Maurice has a dream and wakes to someone confessing. The final curtain reveals the true thief.

Madonna
Director: John Fareed Zaki
Nationality: Bahrain
Director Bio: John Fareed, an Egyptian filmmaker based in Cairo, graduated from the Jesuit Film School in Alexandria in 2022. With a deep passion for the stories of minority groups forced to leave their homes and start anew, John brings a poignant perspective to his work. His debut short film, MADONNA, stars Karim Kassem and is co-produced by Adolf El Assal. John s upcoming film has also been selected for a production grant by the Annaba Film Festival, marking an exciting step forward in his burgeoning career.