The film is a funny and poignant cross-cultural satire, that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2021 has included Egyptian movie Limbo in its long-lists.
BAFTA included Amir El-Masry within the BAFTA Breakthrough participants. He is the first star of Egyptian origin to join this list after a long repertoire of total 24 international works since 2013.
Directed by Ben Sharrock, Limbo tells the story of Omar, who is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.
The film is a funny and poignant cross-cultural satire, that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience.
The nominations will be announced on Tuesday 9 March 2021.
