Shortly after the death of his unique uncles, Didier Frenkel descends to the basement of their shared home and finds a treasure: an ancient animated archive from Egypt starring Mish-Mish Effendi, the Arabic equivalent of Mickey Mouse. His uncles have kept this surprising chapter in their lives under cover.
Didier begins restoring the films and unveils the story of the rise and fall of these pioneers of Arab animation. Surprisingly, Didier’s mother strongly opposes the project.
Filmography: Around the Bed of a Dying Collaborator (co-director, 2018), Pitbulls: Flesh and Blood (2014), Israel Cannot Wait Anymore (2005), Bench Player (2002).
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