Akoon (translated to ‘being’ from the Arabic word أكون) is an ode to, and celebration of, “Egyptian women and our expressive journeys towards reclaiming the spaces we rightfully deserve,” says photographer and emerging director Zeina Aref.
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Director: Zeina Aref
Choreographer: Karima Mansour
Cinematography: Ahmed Tarek Bayoumi
Art Direction: Zeina Aref - Youssef Elsayed
Starring: Karima Mansour - Nermin Habib - Mariam Ramy - Mariam Abdullah
Steadicam Operator: Hani Talat
1st AC: Osama Cornawy
Edit: Mohammed Amir
Colorist: Ahmed El Gendy
Styling: Ahmed Walaa Sorour
Sound Design & Music Production: Ramez Naguib
Spoken word: Chérine M. Abulwafa
Narration: Aya Gaafar
Post-production: Lzrd
Co-production: Cairo Contemporary Dance Center
Photography: Najla Saïd
