The Birds Choose the Cards

Conceived as a film about tourism, war and sunsets, The Birds Chose the Cards pushes Egyptian artist Basim Magdy into new territory. Shot post-pandemic on lush 16mm, his observational collage eschews science fiction elements from previous works to foreground an emotionally resonant first-person narration centering speculations on history, identity and place – accented by a propulsive soundscape bubbling with warmth and dissonance.

Director: Basim Magdy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birds Choose the Cards about?
Conceived as a film about tourism, war and sunsets, The Birds Chose the Cards pushes Egyptian artist Basim Magdy into new territory. Shot post-pandemic on lush 16mm, his observational collage eschews science fiction elements from previous works to foreground an emotionally resonant first-person narration centering speculations on history, identity and place – accented by a propulsive soundscape bubbling with warmth and dissonance.
Who directed The Birds Choose the Cards?
The Birds Choose the Cards was directed by Basim Magdy.
How long is The Birds Choose the Cards?
The Birds Choose the Cards has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is The Birds Choose the Cards?
The Birds Choose the Cards is a Documentary film.