A different take

Director Vromen said that is not a direct adaptation of Bar-Joseph’s book. “For anyone who has read the book, the film is not an adaptation; rather, it presents a different, multifaceted perspective to the story and characters,” he said. “We’ve had some overwhelmingly positive and encouraging feedback from Egyptians on our approach to telling this story — we’re very much looking forward to hearing from audiences from all over the world.”