Feathers

Feathers

  • Omar El Zohairy
  • 2021
  • 1h 52m
  • Egypt, Netherlands, Greece, France

In one of the most original directorial debuts in recent years, the Egyptian Omar El Zohairy surreally dissects the situation in his country, through an imaginative allegory. Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prize and Minority Production Iris Award by the Hellenic Film Academy.

Synopsis

When a magic trick goes wrong at a children's party, the strict father of the family is transformed into a chicken. An avalanche of strange coincidences drags everyone down. The mother, who lived a monotonous life devoted to her husband and children, is forced to be on the front line and take care of the family.

Feathers
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Also known as
Φτερά και Πούπουλα
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Age rating
12+

Grand Prize

Critic's Week

2021

FIPRESCI Prize

Critic's Week

2021

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