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Eman Hussein

Belia

Doc. expérimental | mov | couleur | 9:52 | Egypte | 2021

A young woman and her friends join a car repair shop as “Belia”(colloquial Egyptian for apprentices) to learn the craft from the Ustas (craft headmasters). They explore what this relationship creates as it merges labor with everyday life rhythms to open up a new space for movement.

Eman received her BA degree in acting and directing for theatre from Helwan University in 2017.From 2013- 2014 She joined NAS independent school for street theatre arts. From 2016 till 2019, She studied at MAAT|Contemporary Dance School, (3-Year Full-Time Professional Training Program). Different Martial Arts styles are a source of inspiration for the quality of her movement, like Taijiquan, and Shaolin Kung Fu which she has through her education at MAAT|Contemporary Dance School and later on at Meshkah Martial Art School.