🎬 “DNA Hayah” Wins the Festival’s Special Award
The Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival concluded its fourth edition on Sunday, with the closing ceremony announcing the short film “DNA Hayah” as the recipient of the festival’s Special Award.
The recognition marked an important moment for the short film at the conclusion of the festival’s latest edition, which provided a platform for youth cinema and different short-film experiences.
“DNA Hayah” centers its story around the relationship between human beings and water, using a symbolic approach that places the Nile and water at the heart of its protagonist’s journey.
🏆 Dr. Atef Abdel Latif Honored at the Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony also featured an honor for Dr. Atef Abdel Latif, who received an appreciation shield from the festival administration in recognition of his role in the success of the fourth edition.
Dr. Atef Abdel Latif received the honor from Dr. Walid El-Barqy, Governor of the Red Sea, during the closing ceremony.
The recognition came as the festival concluded another edition of its activities, celebrating both the participating films and those who contributed to the success of the event.
💧 The Story of “DNA Hayah”
The short film “DNA Hayah” follows a character named Salim, who has shared a special relationship with water and the Nile River since childhood.
This connection becomes an important part of his journey before he experiences a symbolic encounter that carries a message about saving human lives.
Through Salim’s experience, the film explores the relationship between humanity and water from a perspective that goes beyond viewing water simply as a natural resource.
👩🦱 Water Appears as a Woman
One of the film’s central symbolic elements is the transformation of water into the form of a woman, who appears to Salim and delivers a message urging him to help save human lives.
This symbolic representation gives water a more active presence within the story.
Rather than remaining a background element, water becomes a figure carrying a message directly to the protagonist, helping the film communicate its central idea through a visual and dramatic metaphor.
🌊 From the Nile to the Origin of Life
Through Salim’s experience, the film reveals that water is not merely a natural resource, but represents the origin of life and an essential part of human existence and composition.
The story develops this idea through the protagonist’s lifelong connection with water and the Nile River, transforming that relationship into a broader message about the importance of water to humanity.
In this way, “DNA Hayah” combines human and environmental dimensions by connecting water directly with the concept of life itself.
🎥 “DNA Hayah” Delivers Its Message Through Short Cinema
The film uses the short-film format to explore a theme connected to human life and natural resources through a symbolic story.
Its focused structure allows the narrative to center on Salim and the experience that changes his understanding of water and its importance.
Winning the Special Award at the Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival adds another notable moment to the film’s journey and places it among the works recognized by the festival at the conclusion of its fourth edition.
✨ The Fourth Edition of Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival Concludes
The award announcement and the honoring of Dr. Atef Abdel Latif were part of the closing ceremony of the fourth Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival.
The conclusion brought together recognition for the participating films and appreciation for individuals who contributed to the success of the festival.
With “DNA Hayah” receiving the Special Award, the festival concluded its fourth edition with a short film built around a symbolic exploration of water, life and the human relationship with the Nile.
Meanwhile, honoring Dr. Atef Abdel Latif reflected the festival administration’s appreciation for his contribution to the success of the edition.
💬 What do you think of the idea behind “DNA Hayah” and its connection between water, life and humanity? Can short films deliver powerful environmental and human messages? 🎬🌊
