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Winds of Asia-Middle East
commemorative Event in “Egypt Tourism Promotion Year in Japan 2009”: Panorama of Egyptian Cinema
Hassan and Morkos + Bitter RightHassan wa Morcus, Bitter Right
2008 Eygpt
Advance tickets go on sale from Oct.10th (Sat), 2009 starting 10:00 !
Schedule & TicketData
10/18 12:00 - 15:54 (Open11:40)
Roppongi [TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN2]

Guest (tentative):Khaled Youssef(Director/Writer of "Justified Betrayal")

Please note that the stage appearances of guests and scheduled closing time of the show may change according to circumstances.
Please be forewarned that Rami Imam, Director of Hassan and Morkos has cancelled his visit to Japan.

Advanced Ticket ¥1300

SOLD OUT Ticket PIA P Code 560-412 TEL 0570-02-9999

SOLD OUT LAWSON Ticket L Code 39543 TEL 0570-000-407

Ticket at door ¥1500

SOLD OUT Ticket PIA P Code 560-412 TEL 0570-02-9999

SOLD OUT

10/22 12:00 - 14:14 (Open11:40)
Roppongi [Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4]

Advanced Ticket ¥1300

SOLD OUT Ticket PIA P Code 560-418 TEL 0570-02-9999

SOLD OUT LAWSON Ticket L Code 39549 TEL 0570-000-407

Ticket at door ¥1500

SOLD OUT Ticket PIA P Code 560-418 TEL 0570-02-9999

SOLD OUT

* Festival schedule is subject to change.

Director:Rami Imam "Hassan and Morkos", Zeinab Abdel-Razzak "Bitter Right"

[Introduction]
"Hassan and Morkos"
The film revolves around Boulos, a Christian Theologian and Mahmoud, a Muslim Sheikh who survive separate assassination attempts by the religious extremists on both sides. Now on the run, the two men are placed into a witness protection program by the Egyptian government. The friendship blossoms between Boulous and Mahmoud - who don't know each other ? when they take a refuge in a safe house in downtown Cairo neighborhood assuming different identities, with Christian pretending to be a Muslim and Muslim as a Christian. The film emphasizes the possibility of friendship and love between members of different religions.

Synopsis
The film revolves around Boulos, a Christian Theologian and Mahmoud, a Muslim Sheikh who survive separate assassination attempts by the religious extremists on both sides. Now on the run, the two men are placed into a witness protection program by the Egyptian government. The friendship blossoms between Boulous and Mahmoud - who don't know each other ? when they take a refuge in a safe house in downtown Cairo neighborhood assuming different identities, with Christian pretending to be a Muslim and Muslim as a Christian. The film emphasizes the possibility of friendship and love between members of different religions.

[Synopsis]
"Bitter Right" tackles the problems that face divorced women in Egypt to get allimony for herself and children.
World Premiere

134min. Arabic Color
KEIRIN.JPThe 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival will be held with funds provided by JKA.
RING!RING!
21st Tokyo International Film Festival(2008)