Faith & Religion

Growing up Muslim, Ali El-Sadany has witnessed his religion misused as a tool for control and manipulation by those in power. Yet to him, religion has always been pure source of solace. Through the character of Sister Cecilia, he explores the insidious nature of religious manipulation, where fervent faith can be twisted into madness.

Konner Childers reflects on his journey from Calvinism to a broader understanding of responsibility using Paul Schrader's First Reformed as a lens. Through the film's depiction of a pastor's crisis of faith, Childers explores the ongoing relevance of Calvinist principles in modern existential and environmental contexts.

George Iskander explores his connection to the Passion narrative, shaped by his Coptic Christian upbringing. Through the film's controversial portrayal of Jesus and his inner conflicts, Iskander meditates on his nuanced understanding of faith and the divine, enriching his personal spiritual journey.