Egyptians are a resilient people, accustomed to the daily trials of heat, noise, pollution, crowded streets, food shortages, political oppression, and corruption. They navigate speeding cars with a mix of faith and agility, stepping over broken sidewalks tangled with live electrical wires. Yet, for all their adaptability, there is one thing Egyptians simply cannot handle—rain. When rain falls in Egypt, life comes to a halt. Traffic stops, phones lose signal, sewer systems overflow, and entire cities shut down.
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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
After 15 years, the journey is finally complete—The Coptic Grave is here. This film has been shaped by history, resilience, and loss. Over the years, Egypt has seen two military coups, a massacre, and a global pandemic. On a personal level, I’ve lost three of my brothers—people who stood by me but are no longer here to witness this moment.
This documentary is a tribute to them, to the Christian family whose story inspired it, and to everyone who believed in this project through the hardest of times.
Here’s a word from the director…
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Egypt Today..
I just came back from an overdue visit to Egypt, since my last visit, I missed the funerals of three of my brothers. However, when I heard about my nephew’s wedding, I got my passport and ticket ready. Hussein is the twin of Hassan, who was kidnapped from the square during Rabaa’s disburses crackdown in 2013; he has been in prison ever since, Hassan was 17 years old. Hussein’s father died a year ago; Abdraafea would have loved to see his son out of prison and attend Hussein’s wedding. I have been actively campaigning to release my young nephew Hassan for over 10 years, started the Let My Nephew Go petition, calling congressmen and representatives, human rights organizations, and activists to no avail. So, attending Hussein’s wedding was, in a way, a homage to his imprisoned twin brother and his father’s wish.
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