Films
Written and Directed by Lara Bedewi
During a spell of personal burnout, Naila searches for answers about her Palestinian identity, wondering if she’s alone in her diasporic isolation or if her ancestors will guide the way...more
Written and Directed by Lara Bedewi
When relatives come to visit from their homeland, Salma must choose between being the daughter her mother wants to present to them, and being herself...more
Confessions of the
Family Torchbearer, 2024 (13 min)
Written and Directed by Lara Bedewi
Filmed over the span of four years, this handmade docushort spotlights the filmmaker’s relationship with SWANA culture by exploring intergenerational dynamics between her mother, teta, and herself. Intercut with candid voiceovers and archival footage, Confessions of the Family Torchbearer juxtaposes the filmmaker’s pressure of familial expectations with the pride of her ancestry...more
Written and Directed by Lara Bedewi
Filmed over the span of four years, this handmade docushort spotlights the filmmaker’s relationship with SWANA culture by exploring intergenerational dynamics between her mother, teta, and herself. Intercut with candid voiceovers and archival footage, Confessions of the Family Torchbearer juxtaposes the filmmaker’s pressure of familial expectations with the pride of her ancestry...more
Written and Directed by Lara Bedewi
Hidden Treasures of Egypt is a short documentary revealing the struggles, triumphs, and dreams of working class Egyptians years after the 2011 Egyptian Revolution....more
Directed and Produced by Lara Bedewi
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Directed and Produced by Lara Bedewi