BOY FROM HEAVEN

Synopsis: Adam, the son of a fisherman, is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival in Cairo, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, suddenly dies and Adam soon becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Eqypt’s religious and political elite.

Cast: Tawfeek Barhom, Fares Fares, Mohammad Bakri.

2022 / Thriller / Sweden, France, Finland / Arabic / Completed

Produced by Atmo Rights.

By the director of The Nile Hilton Incident (Sundance Grand Prize).

“A bold piece of work”

— The Guardian

“A transfixing feature tackling the harsh realities that occur in [Egypt]”

— The Playlist

“A searing political thriller”

— Deadline

“Boy From Heaven is a handsomely shot work”

— Screen International