The Last Release
FreePremiered on 01 Aug 2025 07:36 PM
Description
The Last Release
A short documentary inspired by a painting of a woman who died in a moment of ecstatic surrender. This film reflects not just one story, but many — about women, vulnerability, pain, and the healing power of being truly seen through art.
Directed by: Sara Mamdouh
Featuring the Artist: Walid Ebid
Starring Model: Nada Elsbay
Director of Photography (DOP): Khalid Elhely
Edited by: • Sara Mamdouh • Arwa Hussein • Farah Osman
Produced by: • Hussam Ibrahim • Farah Osman • Arwa Hussein
Supervised by Professor: Nadine Salib
Created as part of a student film project at The British University in Egypt

Sara Mamdouh Saber Ghaly
Artist / Content Creator
Iâm Sara Mamdouh, a 28-year-old filmmaker based in Turkey. I tell stories through film â from short dramas screened at Zawya Film Festival to documentaries capturing real life. My graduation film travelled to many countries and won Best Student Film at Ismailia Film Festival. Right now, Iâm diving deeper into cinema with a masterâs in Turkey, always curious about how films connect us and reflect the messy beauty of life.