Los Angeles, USA – The Hollywood Arab Film Festival revealed that star Mona Zaki will be participating as a producer for the first time, as part of its fifth edition, which will be held from April 17 to 20 in Los Angeles.
New production experience
Mona Zaki is embarking on her first experience in production with the film “Alone”, which is being shown globally for the first time as part of the short film competition, in a move that reflects her desire to expand within the film industry beyond just acting.
A supportive vision for female filmmakers
This work comes as an extension of the vision of Her Story Films, which she founded in 2023, with the aim of supporting women in the film industry and giving them the opportunity to present stories that express their reality and their different experiences.
A moving human perspective
The film, written and directed by Mona Daoud, deals with a profound human issue through the story of an elderly woman suffering from dementia who refuses to acknowledge her illness, in parallel with the psychological suffering experienced by the woman responsible for her care, in a dramatic treatment that reflects multiple facets of loneliness.
A different stage in her artistic career
This step represents a new addition to Mona Zaki’s career, as she moves towards presenting works with a humanistic character that address realistic issues, contributing to enhancing the presence of women and presenting a more diverse and truthful image of them in cinema.
