**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 15, 2025**
**”Zizi’s Family”**

The film revolves around a five-year-old girl named “Zizi,” who finds the lives of adults complicated through her siblings. Each member of Zizi’s family has a distinct personality: the eldest brother, “Sabaawy,” an engineer, strives to invent a machine that turns cotton into fabric; the second brother, “Samy,” a university student, falls in love with his neighbor; while the sister, “Sanaa,” dreams of becoming a television star. Each of them tries to achieve their ambitions, leading to a series of comedic situations.

**Film Details:**
– Directed by: Fatin Abdel Wahab
– Written by: Lucien Lambeau (story and screenplay) and El-Sayed Bedeir (dialogue)
– Starring: Soad Hosny, Fouad El-Mohandes, Ahmed Ramzy, Ekram El-Azouzi, and Aqeela Rateb
– Genre: Comedy
– Country of Production: Egypt
– Language: Arabic
– Production Year: 1963
– Duration: 100 minutes

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

**Moderators:**
1. **Islam Bahaa**
A student at the Jesuit Cinema School, he directed the documentary films *”A Building Lit by Its People”* and *”The Last Days of Eid”* (both awarded at the Ibdaa Festival 2024), as well as *”I’m Worried About You”* (screened at the Alexandria Green Film Festival).

2. **Ahmed Hussein**
A student at the Jesuit Cinema School, he has directed more than four short films and a feature film titled *”Total Sensory Overload,”* which was screened at the Luxor African Film Festival.

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

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