Koka is a respected figure in Cairo’s pigeon fighting world. His life revolves around preparing for the contests, in which whole neighbourhoods clash to hunt and capture each other's pigeons. Away from the duels, he spends his time caring for hundreds of pigeons he rears in a ramshackle wooden tower he’s built on his roof. Like numerous other breeders, Koka treasures the pigeons for their loyalty, discipline and the deep pride they bring him. But his pigeon fighting days may be numbered. Coming from a conservative community, the 29-year-old is under immense pressure to quit his passion, get married and settle down. Fearing that his next contest could be his last, Koka challenges one of Cairo’s best pigeon fighting neighbourhoods.
AWARDS:
BEST SHORT | Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2018
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT | Boston Short Film Festival 2018
PUBLIC AWARD BEST SHORT | Viewpoint Documentary Film Festival 2018
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT | St. Louis International Film Festival 2018
STELLA AWARD WINNER | Black Maria Film Festival 2019
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY | BBC Arabic Film Festival 2019