Egyptian director Omar al-Zuhairy won the grand prize for his film “Reesh” (Feathers) at the International Critics’ Week competition during the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France. “Reesh” is the first feature film for the 33-year-old director, who also contributed to its script. The film was well received by critics when it was shown on Tuesday at the festival, leaving victorious over seven other films in the competition. During one of the magician’s tricks, the father is turned into a chicken and the magician is unable to change him back. At Cannes Festival’s last edition, Egyptian director Sameh Alaa won the Golden Palm for his short film “Settasher”(Sixteen).

Source: Egypt Independent July 15, 2021 10:30 UTC