Synopsis
The death penalty continues in certain countries. Ashmawi, the executioner of Egypt, is convinced to be the hand of God on earth, a meticulous professional of legal murder. The condemned persons, as for them, they show their suffering and the unbearable expectation of the death.
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- Executive Producer : Orok Films
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- Executive Producer : Salam Jawad
- Screenwriter : Layth Abdulamir
- Editor : William Roy
- Sound Recordist : Christophe Belkacem
- Sound Editor : Benoît Héry
- Special Effects : Matthieu Serriere
- Sound Mixer : Benoît Héry
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Auteur documentary, Portrait
- Themes : Politics, Religion
- Production language : Arabic
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2013
- Runtime : 26 min 13 seconds
- Visa number : 134.787
- Visa issue date : 22/02/2013
- Production formats : DV - HD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.77
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : Suitable for all viewers, with warnings
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