Law was my father’s dream. I never really saw myself practicing it because I knew what I wanted to do. He was a lawyer himself so I felt like I could… - Dorra Zarrouk

Egypt is where I needed to be as an Arabic actress.

At first it was very difficult to gain their support. My parents were very concerned about me entering this industry, especially my father, and they were quite skeptical about me succeeding. This was one of the main motivating factors in pursuing this career path, because it became a challenge for me to prove to them that I was capable of doing it. They were eventually extremely supportive and were truly my biggest fans

The Palestinian cause is one of the most urgent humanitarian issues globally. With my background in political science, I feel a deep connection to the plight of Palestinian refugees. It was important for me to create a film that represents their struggles in an honest and compassionate light.