The city is very much part of the story and a character in the film.

It was just a question of securing the cast.

Were shooting in three weeks in Cairo and launching it sometime next year, says Hefzy.

Mohamed Hefzy

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Film Clinic has also boarded Mostafas upcoming first featureAisha Cant Fly Anymoreas a producer alongside Yusuf.

The company is aiming to launch the film at a fall festival.Hajjanwas a huge production.

It took a lot of time and prep and the shooting period was quite long.

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(which is due out in MENA theatres in August) andCairo Mecca,starring Egyptian star Mona Zaki.

Weve got a busy period coming up in terms of releases and production, says Hefzy.