Egyptian director Mohamed Mostafa released a documentary titled "There Is No Man Who Cries," which took ten years to produce and explores social norms that urge males to suppress their emotions. The film had its world premiere on Monday at the 9th edition of the Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, within the documentary competition featuring 11 films.
Exploration Journey
The film runs for 76 minutes and is produced by "Hessala" in partnership with "De Nieuwe Lux," with support from the Red Sea Film Fund, the Doha Film Institute, and the Cultural Resources Foundation. The film follows the story of Abdullah Al-Arabi, who worked as a security guard before opening a gym after involvement in a case that nearly destroyed his family's future.
Challenges of Masculinity
The film's protagonists come from popular neighborhoods where options are limited, and the body becomes one of the few assets for investment, transforming it into a source of livelihood and influence. The director reveals hidden layers of fragility and fear beneath the muscles, redefining masculinity as something that is formed and adapted to by individuals according to context.
Director's Vision
Mostafa stated that the film began with personal curiosity stemming from reading sociological studies, noting that his relationship with Al-Arabi was not smooth initially. He emphasized that the film is based on interaction rather than a rigid narrative script, and he currently continues wrestling training at popular youth centers.
Source: Arriyadiyah newspaper
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