<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In the heart of the German capital, where cultures meet and visions intersect, the Egyptian film “The Colony” by young director Mohamed Rashad shone, stealing the spotlight at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The Colony in Berlin</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1350;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/36444f27-3a79-43db-b2b5-59424833f49a.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">advertisements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides knowledge of</span></span> the various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">.</span></span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This cinematic work, which took five years of continuous effort and work, was not just an ordinary show, but rather a resounding cry, telling marginalized stories from the heart of Egyptian society.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">An inspiring story from the womb of reality</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:188/268;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/c442eb5e-1ada-49e3-a2e7-0a3e4180f5b6.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is inspired by true events, revolving around two brothers, Hossam and Maro, who live in Alexandria, where they face great difficulties after the death of their father in a work accident. Instead of receiving fair compensation, they are offered jobs in the factory where their father worked, so they begin a journey fraught with questions about the circumstances of their father's death, and whether it was just an accident, or if there are other secrets.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A unique directorial journey</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1920/1013;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a2b6176c-6655-4375-8902-23dcfe31f927.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The movie "The Colony" was distinguished by its unique directing style, as the director relied on unknown actors and involved real workers in important roles, to give the movie a realistic character and make it closer to people's lives. The movie was also filmed in real locations in Alexandria, to convey to viewers a vivid picture of the atmosphere in which the heroes live.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">"The Colony" in Berlin... Wide Resonance</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:589/331;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4b41f91a-d78f-4fa9-9332-ae1270ac97e1.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received a warm reception from the audience and critics at the Berlin Film Festival, who praised its touching story, the distinguished performances of the actors, and the skillful direction. After the screening, a discussion panel was held with the director, during which the audience interacted with the film and asked many questions about the story and filming locations.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">"The Colony"... An Egyptian Imprint in International Forums</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1500/791;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/10f18678-cb61-48dc-b770-dcbba3e013dc.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The screening of “The Colony” at the Berlin Film Festival is a great achievement for Egyptian cinema, as this event represents an opportunity to showcase young Egyptian talents and present cinematic works that address important societal issues. This success also confirms the ability of Egyptian cinema to compete in international forums and present high-quality films.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">"The Colony" is a movie worth watching.</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1920/1013;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/37f4a7e6-dac6-40f2-a280-fd7126f4a094.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Colony is a unique cinematic experience, presenting a touching true story, with a distinctive directing style and great acting. It is a film worth watching, and calls for thinking about important societal issues, such as workers’ rights and workplace safety.</p>