Morad Mostafa

Morad Mostafa is an Egyptian film director and screenwriter known for his exploration of contemporary Egyptian social issues, often centering his work on the struggles of women and refugees. His first four short films—Henet Ward (2020), What We Don't Know About Mariam (2021), Khadiga (2022), and I Promise You Paradise (2023)—each received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. I Promise You Paradise won the Rail d'Or at the 2023 edition of the Cannes Film Festival’s Critics Week and was nominated for the French César Awards. His first feature film, Aisha Can't Fly Away, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.