Free Fall
Country: Egypt
Production: Syndicate of Egyptian Dramatic Artists
Text: “Inherit the Wind” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Dramaturgy and Direction: Mohamed Faraj Al-Khachab
Scenography: Ahmed Alaa Ali
Music: Mohamed Faraj Al-Khachab
Performance: Amrou Othman – Mustapha Asker – Hani Tombari – Ahmed Abou Zid – Hassan Khaled – Souzi Chikh – Baha Tombari – Saïd Kabil – Ismail Ahmed – Adem Ouahdane
Language: Classical Arabic
Duration: 95 minutes
Synopsis:
Professor Bertrand Kitts stands trial for teaching the theory of evolution, defying prevailing religious and social norms. The courtroom becomes a battleground between freedom of thought and the dominance of faith and tradition. Under immense societal and legal pressure, Kitts finds an ally in a gifted lawyer who defends intellectual freedom and the right to scientific inquiry. Through moving testimonies from his students, the play exposes the personal cost of confronting repression and the fear of change.
Contact: muh.khashab@outlook.com
