Hoda - Mother on Hold (2025)
Hoda, a tattooed choir singer, Coptic Christian, and fighter against adversity, longed to have biological children, but her wish remained unfulfilled. Twenty years ago, she met little Mariam at a Coptic children’s home. Despite adoption being forbidden by law in Egypt, Hoda’s love for Mariam blossomed, as if Mariam were her own daughter.
Director: Rabelle Ramez Erian
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Hoda Stefanos as Self |
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Mariam Sami as Self |
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Laila Nicholas as Self |
| Directing | Rabelle Ramez Erian | Director |
| Production | Felizitas Hoffman | Producer |
| Crew | Rita Hajjar | Cinematography |
| Writing | Ahmed Abdel Mohsen | Writer |