He was ready to battle the best in the world. But this DJ didn’t expect a bus stop to spin his entire life sideways. DJ Skaarab aka Samir (Karim Kassem) has just won the local DJ Championships in Egypt. He gets the opportunity to fly to Brussels in order to participate at the “Drop Beats” event. But Samir’s flight is redirected to Luxembourg because of a major strike in Belgium. Having never heard of this country before, Samir loses all of his belongings including his papers, music as well as his identity.
While he is stuck in this new territory, he gets to know many colorful characters that will be part of his journey. SAWAH is the second feature film by Luxembourg filmmaker Adolf El Assal (The Notorious Guys). The screenplay is co-written by Canadian writer Dennis Foon (Indian Horse, Life, Above All). It’s a unique dramatic comedy that deals with issues such as identity, traveling, and the recent refugee crisis. The film features a mixed international cast including Egyptian actors Karim Kassem, Sarrah Abdelrahman, Mahmoud Ellissy, Eric Kabongo, Jean-Luc Couchard, and Mourade Zuegendi.
Experience the journey of DJ Skaarab in Sawah, a film that will make you laugh, reflect, and appreciate the diversity of human experiences. Don’t miss out on this unique cinematic experience. Watch Sawah full movie on fmovies now!