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The Tale of Daye's Family

Senior Community Screening x Marsm

,Cinema 2

Marsm presents a screening of Karim El Shenawy's uplifting journey of hope, music and belonging, as part of A Season of Arabic Culture.

Set over 48 unforgettable hours, Daye, a 14-year-old Nubian with albinism gifted with a hauntingly beautiful voice, embarks on a life‑changing journey from Aswan to Cairo to audition for the Egyptian version of The Voice. Bullied, marginalised, and restricted by his loving but overprotective mother and close sister, Daye must meet adversity head-on.

Directed by award‑winning Karim El Shenawy, this Arabic-language co‑production by Egypt and Saudi Arabia blends resilience and familial love, spotlighting tolerance, ambition, and the unifying power of music; ultimately proving that one voice can shine through the darkest prejudice.

Tagged with: Cinema Senior Community Screenings

This is a film in Arabic, featuring English subtitles.

Content Warning: This film includes mild scenes of violence and instances of discriminatory behaviour.

This screening is a collaboration between Barbican’s Senior Community Screenings and Marsm, as part of A Season of Arabic Culture: aiming to share culture from the Arabic-speaking world to those who live, work and pass through the City of London.

Curated by Sally Zarzour.

Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Egypt
  • Director   Karim El Shenawy
  • Runtime   1hr 44min

Ticket prices

Standard
£6 *
* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

Booking fees

£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

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Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.