**Screening Theme**
*”In the Family House: The Hero’s Journey and Our Journey”*

On the occasion of family gatherings during the holy month of Ramadan, the Jesuit Cinema Club presents a discussion and screening exploring the life of the Egyptian family across three different time periods. We will examine how family influences individuals’ lives, choices, and development throughout the journey of the film.

The Jesuit Cinema Club’s Ramadan program is prepared and presented by students of the Jesuit Cinema School, Class of (2024 – 2025).

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**Saturday, March 8, 2025**
**”He Left and Never Returned”**

The film tells the story of a young employee named “Attia,” who lives a modest life in Cairo and tries to find a solution to his financial crisis in order to marry his fiancée. After his mother-in-law threatens to break off the engagement, he travels to his hometown in the countryside to find a buyer for a piece of land he inherited. He is warmly hosted by “Kamal Bek,” one of his relatives, who treats him like family. Attia becomes entangled in a series of complications that delay the sale of the land, giving him more time to spend with Kamal Bek’s family. Amidst warm family moments and emotions that Attia misses in the capital, he falls in love with “Kheireya,” Kamal Bek’s daughter. In the countryside, Attia finds everything that was missing in his life in the city.

**Film Details:**
– Directed by: Mohamed Khan
– Written by: Assem Tawfik (adapted from the novel *”Spring Buds”*)
– Starring: Yehia El-Fakharany, Farid Shawky, and Leila Elwi
– Genre: Drama
– Country of Production: Egypt
– Language: Arabic
– Production Year: 1984
– Duration: 95 minutes

Following the screening, there will be an open discussion with the audience, facilitated by students of the Jesuit Cinema School.

**Moderators:**
1. **Ahmed Osman**
A student at the Jesuit Cinema School, he has directed three short films (*”Result,”* *”A City and a Shadow,”* and *”What Remains”*), created video art, and participated as an actor and set designer in short films and theatrical performances.

2. **Omar Aboul Fadl**
A student at the Jesuit Cinema School, he studied management information systems, directed two short films, and worked as an assistant director in television series and independent films.

**Admission is free – no registration or prior reservation required.**
Wishing you a blessed Ramadan! 🌙
Ramadan Kareem!

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