Aisha Can’t Fly Away
Morad Mostafa
Aisha is a 26-year-old Sudanese caregiver living in a neighbourhood in the heart of Cairo where she witnesses the tension between her fellow African migrants and local gangs.
Stuck between an undefined relationship with a young Egyptian cook, a gangster who blackmails her into an unethical deal in exchange for safety, and a new house she’s assigned to work in, Aisha struggles to cope with her fears and lost battles, causing her dreams to cross with reality and leading her to an impasse.
Awards:
- FIPRESCI Award, Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival, Armenia, 2025.
- Best Film Award, Festival Villa del Cine, Colombia, 2025.
- Golden Palm Grand Jury Award, Mostra de València, Spain, 2025.
- Special Jury Award, Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur, Belgium, 2025.

