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The Maid

2010Movie19 min

Drama
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or romance.

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Story

The Maid, a short narrative film, examines the moments in which we are forced to understand that other people are real in the same way that we are. Rasha is an Egyptian housemaid, who is not so skilled at her job. When her suspicions about her employer are confirmed, Rasha must come to terms with her perceptions of trust, duty, and her place within the family household.

Feels like

  • Class Consciousness Drama
  • Quiet Social Realism
  • Psychological Tension
  • Domestic Power Dynamics
  • Ethical Awakening
  • Understated Performance
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Short Narrative Film
  • Egyptian Cinema

Crew

Directed by
Heidi Saman
Written by
Heidi Saman
Produced by
Islam El Azzazi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 23, 2010 · 19 min · Drama

Released
June 23, 2010
Runtime
19 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Maid worth watching?"

Questions about The Maid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Maid worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is The Maid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Maid?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Maid in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.