The Giraffe
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Ahmed drives through the derelict nightscape of Cairo, anxious to secure money to pay for an abortion for a young woman - a procedure that must take place immediately. He comes across an intriguing group of young people, led by a woman who aims to solve the enigma surrounding a giraffe rumoured to be hidden at the Cairo zoo. As an absurd chain of events unfolds, Ahmed is distracted from his mission
Status: Released
Released Date: 2018-11-30
Runtime: 75 mins
Director: Ahmad Magdy
Writer: Ahmad Magdy
Spoken language: العربية
Genres: Drama
Original title: The Giraffe
Production Companies: Fig Leaf Studios
Production Countries: Egypt
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