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Garbage Dreams

Welcome to the world’s largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for garbage people) recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect—far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community.

Played at SIFF 2009!

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Cast & Crew

Director: Mai Iskander
Producer: Mai Iskander, Kate Hirson
Editor: Kate Hirson, Jessica Reynolds
Cinematographer: Mai Iskander

Music: Raz Mesinai
Filmography: Debut Feature Film

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    Excellent film, Jun 03, 2009

    By Caroline Colon

    “I saw this at SXSW and it was fantastic - don't miss!”

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    Awesome film!!!!, Jun 05, 2009

    By Bob Mancuso

    “Brilliantly told from the perspective of three teenage boys, this obscure and foreign story becomes somehow familiar as you quickly realize that their dreams are our dreams. If you are expecting to see another sad, downtrodden group of exploited poor people, think again! Great characters, great” … full review

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    Garbage Dreams, Jun 10, 2009

    By Jeremy Taylor

    “Stunning cinematography and surprisingly charming characters; "Garbage Dreams" is one of the best films I have seen at this years Seattle Fest! Director Mai Iskander delivers a portrait of a village literally built on garbage, that is so up close and personal you can almost smell it. Fortunately” … full review

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    Worth seeing, Jun 12, 2009

    By Zheng Wang

    “Well-constructed and touching, though I also find it to be a little too mellow and repetitive.”

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Screenings

Pacific Place Cinema
June 9, 2009 5:00 PM
5:00 PM (Date has passed.)
SIFF Cinema
June 10, 2009 7:00 PM
7:00 PM (Date has passed.)