Papa Told Me (2026)
Emad, a 10-year-old boy, loves ice cream despite his father's strict ban. Forced to eat it in secret to avoid punishment, he imagines his father has eyes everywhere watching him. One day, noticing his father is unwell, Emad chooses to ignore the tension and finally eats his ice cream in front of him with a sense of liberated joy.
Director:
Passant Ahmed
Writer:
Passant Ahmed
https://www.manassatfilmfestival.com/2026-films/papa-told-me
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Osama Hawary as |
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Hamza Haytham as |
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Omar Negm as |
| Directing | Passant Ahmed | Director |
| Production | Passant Ahmed | Producer |
| Writing | Passant Ahmed | Screenplay |
| Editing | Passant Ahmed | Editor |
| Sound | Andrew Mamdoh | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Andrew Mamdoh | Sound Designer |