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The Sailor
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The Sailor

2021-09-29 · 10 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

An Egyptian living and working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reflects on his new surroundings through a series of images and observations. The resulting montage is a poignant cinematic postcard that explores the contradictory nature of the immigrant experience: at once lonely, frightening, and exhilarating.

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Studio Ragheb
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Egypt, United States of America
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