Morad Mostafa, Ziad Zaza & the Aisha Can’t Fly Away Crew Bring Cairo Cool to Cannes

 

On the Riviera but rooted in Cairo spirit — director Morad Mostafa, rapper Ziad Zaza, producer Sawsan Yusuf, and the electric cast of Aisha Can’t Fly Away light up Cannes with bold style, raw energy, and the unmistakable edge of Egyptian cinema.

 

 

In a standout moment, Ziad Zaza channels film history by striking the iconic pose of the late legendary director Youssef Chahine at Cannes — a tribute wrapped in swagger.

 

 

 

Aisha Can’t Fly Away, the gripping debut from Egyptian director Morad Mostafa is featured in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section.

 

 

The film is a raw, emotionally charged portrait of a 26-year-old Somali woman navigating refugee life in Ain Shams.

 

 

Aisha Can’t Fly Away doesn’t just tell a story—it builds a world of resilience, identity, and survival.

 

 

With powerful performances from Buliana Simona, Emad Ghoneim, Mamdouh Salah, and rapper Ziad Zaza, Aisha Can’t Fly Away proves Egypt’s cinematic voice is not just rising—it’s roaring.