Sawah

Name: Sawah
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2019-03-20
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Karim Kassem, Eric Kabongo, Nilton Martins, Paul Robert, Mourade Zeguendi

2019·Movie

·1h 26min·

Comedy Drama

GreatGoodWatch score

5.4

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Fast Pace6
Adrenaline5
Tension4

Heart

Melancholic

Melancholy7
Pathos6
Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Satire & Parody4
Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

Dialogue Centrality7
World Immersion6
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Intrigue7
Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

Sawah is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

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Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Medium

Melancholic

Emotionally, it's melancholic.

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All heart traits

Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.

Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.

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Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life

Its world is built around everyday modern life.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.

Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Sawah

On his way to a DJ Championship in Brussels, a young Egyptian is mistaken for an illegal immigrant and detained in a country he's never heard of before.

Egyptian CinemaCultural IdentityImmigrationMisunderstandingDJ CultureSocial IssuesMelancholyContemporary

Actors

Karim Kassem

Samir / DJ Skaarab

Eric Kabongo

Daniel

Nilton Martins

Miguel

Paul Robert

Tom

Mourade Zeguendi

Ramzy

Stéphane Bissot

Nadia

Jean-Luc Couchard

Zepp

Elisabet Johannesdottir

Elva

Besnik Limani

Tony

Mara Taquin

Rosa

Mahmoud Ellisy

Youssef

Khaled Mansour

Presenter

Sarrah Abdelrahman

Amal

Fanny Blanchard

Airport Attendant

Crew

Directed by:

Adolf El Assal

Written by:

Sirvan Marogy, Dennis Foon, Adolf El Assal

Produced by:

Désirée Nosbusch, Adolf El Assal, Mohamed Hefzy

Composed by:

Carlo Thoss, Michel Schillings, Angelo Dos Santos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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