"?In Imagination Dwells Love" "Once, a boy fell in love with a girl"
Hello - "Hey "Noah -
!I've been calling you nonstop
I told you yesterday we can't miss that class
The class starts in 30 minutes !and you're still in bed
Alright - ?Alright, what is it -
?How can you be so indifferent
By the way, I heard the professor is so strict and won't allow late comers in
Goodbye - Goodbye -
"Ryan Gosling"
!You're so darn slow! Come on
Your sister will be late for the first period because of you
!I'm ready
And it takes a few minutes to get there so no need to worry
Come on
Let me put the leotard and the white stockings in here
!"Noah"
Your sandwiches are outside - !Come on, let's go -
I'm on my way, I am running late
!I am sorry
"Academy of Arts" "Ministry of Culture"
Good morning - "Good morning, "Noah -
?Whose class do you have now
"Miss "May Rozeik
!Come on
"Do you know that "May ?was 4 years older than me
!Amazing - Yes, and she still is -
!Breathe! Breathe
!We're very late - !Yes -
"Good morning Mr "Ali
All together
!"Hey "Noah - !"Hello "Abdallah -
!No way
You think I'll let her in ?because you came with her
?Don't you miss me
"Change right away, "Nesma
I was happy we finally got rid of you and your unpunctuality
When you left the Ballet Institute
?Why should the poor girl suffer
"Seriously, this is the last time, "Noah - I promise, Miss -
...All just standing there, 2, 1
!Hey, guys
Why did you leave after ?yesterday's performance
I had to go to buy "Warda" a gift
?Today is our anniversary
?Your what? Did you guys fight
?What
?So, how long have you been together
10 years, I have to go - ?Where are the performance photos -
I have them I also have videos I'll edit them and send them to you
?So, why did you fight - !Bugger off -
!Hi, doctor - ?"How are you, "Noah -
Hello, Dr "Hani" I printed the photos yesterday and was on my way to you
Well done! Show me
Excuse me one second
Sorry, just a second
The Higher Institute" "for Music Conservatoire
"Higher Institute Of Ballet"
!I am fed up with his recklessness
?Why am I even waiting for him
Listen
I'll go by myself. Screw him
Why should I care if he ?doesn't even care about himself
I noticed you've been complaining a lot about him
Because I am starting to think he is never reliable or serious
?Starting to think ?When did this happen
?What do you mean - I mean that you've always loved him -
And you were fascinated with his craziness
And he failed on purpose so you can both be in the same class
This is so romantic
This is what I am talking about
This means he's shallow not romantic
"Don't pick up if you like, "Noah
Knowing I didn't want to be late, you still made me wait
Anyway, I am going on my own
!And you can come whenever you want
!Don't rush at all
!I miss you - Shut up -
!Wait
!Hey, don't walk away on me
!"Listen, "Noah
You know training with a famous production
Designer is a major opportunity for me
Yet I am not going to set today because I want to attend that class
So I can't be late or miss it
?Does all this mean you don't miss me
It means if that uptight professor doesn't let me in
!You'll be in a lot of trouble - Fine as long as you miss me -
I just want to know who this professor is that's worth all this fuss
?Is he new - Yes, he is -
His name is "Youssef", he lived in Germany and just got back
This is his first class
"But I heard from Mrs "Houwaida that he's extremely rigid
He never smiles at anyone
And is very impatient
?Why is he impatient ?Did he come from Germany on foot
!He has a car? Wait! Wait
?Where are you going
!Look at this
?You actually got it - Yes -
That's why you insisted that I wait for you here
!Exactly - "This is not the right time, "Noah -
Let's go on foot now and try it later
If we take it, we'll arrive faster
!You didn't even congratulate me
!Alright, congrats !Now let's take to arrive faster
No, seriously congrats
But it looks used
?Used? Do you know how much it is
!Get on
?Are you afraid of speed
I am not
We'll see then
Hang on tight - Alright -
?Ready - !Ready -
?Sure - !Sure -
!Let's go
Get off and give it a push - ?What -
!Well done
?Is this a wedding motorcade
?"Where are you going, "Noah
Let's just take another round
You'll go to set later and I won't spend time with you
!"The class starts in 2 minutes, "Noah
!We arrived
!Come on
"The International Institute of Cinema"
This class starts at 9:00
,If it's one second past 9:00 don't even think of knocking
I will not repeat this
There are absolutely no exceptions
Noted, doctor
"My name is "Youssef Mourad
This semester I'll be teaching you the history of fine arts
It's a general course for all departments
The most important thing for me is discipline
Students who don't attend will not sit for the exam
And those who won't do what's required of them in class
Shouldn't bother to show up for the following classes
Because they, too, will not sit for the exam
The syllabus
"Will focus on "Abdel Fatah Riad's book, Composition in Fine Arts
Starting next class - "Hear my voice message" -
Nobody will be allowing to enter - "I just sent" -
Unless they have the book
Don't tell me you couldn't find it
If you can't find it, photocopy it
If you can't photocopy it
Don't come to class or you'll embarrass yourself
...I'll show you the book so that
"You are the flower of pure love"
"My love" - I am sorry -
"Blessed are the hands"
"That watered you" - ?What should I do -
"My beloved Warda"
"I wonder, "Warda
?What's you name - "Warda" -
!Your full name -
"Warda Ibrahim Hafez"
Doctor, I am the one who - !Shut up -
"Well, get out of the class, "Warda
I am sorry, doctor - !I don't repeat anything I say -
...Are there
Rules
?For composition
I need your original birth certificate from the Ballet Institute
It has to be in your file so you won't face any problems
?Do you understand dear - I swear I understand -
!No, you don't Your file is still incomplete
I said I understand, I swear I understand
Here, eats this sandwich
"Hey, "Ahmed
This envelop has to be delivered to Dr "Youssef" today
I can't now
Dr "Abdel Qawi" assigned me a task
This will get me in trouble with the department chair
Here is the envelop and the address is written on it
It's close to campus and won't take more than 10 minutes
?"It's for Dr "Youssef Mourad
I can deliver it, don't worry, I live near campus
He wanted to speak to me anyway, so you can give it to me
No dear, this is a serious matter
I can get a deduction
!My bad! I am sorry I offered to help
"Ahmed", go to Dr "Youssef"
And when Dr "Abdel Qawi" deducts from your salary
"Tell him it's all because of Mrs "Howaida
Here, take the envelop - ?Did you have to argue -
!Hey you! Don't put me in trouble
!Go get him, "Ahmed"! Faster
?Where's is number 6
?What's this
?So he lives here
?What now
!Hey
!Hey, miss
!Hey there
!You dropped something
!I'll take it then
This is stupid
?What's this
?Hello, Dr! How are you
I am "Noah" I am in third year at the Photography department
I was in your class today
,Well, Mrs "Howaida", the secretary wanted to send you this envelop
So I thought I could deliver it and also explain what happened
It wasn't "Warda's" fault at all
I wanted to tell you that
...Well
You know what I wanted to say so
What about this
My bad! I'll take it
5, 6, 7, 8
Of course she won't pick up after what you did
?You know what I had in mind
I insisted on buying the scooter so we could drive around, listen to music
And spend a romantic day
?What have I done
Why don't you go ?wherever she is
!Go to her where? She's at work
?What's the problem That's even better
Go there and surprise her then give her the gift
No
I won't do that
That's where she works
Rashad", I suspect that you and" Nazek" have feelings for one another"
Nazek"? You must have misunderstood"
I can never feel affection for anyone but you
Believe me - "No, say "have faith in me -
It's the language of that time - Have faith in me -
That's right! Now I want to see love in your eyes, show it to me
Have faith in me - !Perfect -
,Go through their lines with them we're losing the night
!Alright? This is good! Very good
But I want more feathers and !more sequins, much more
?Understood? Where's my flat white, guys
"Mr "Hamad
!"Hey, "Hamoud - "Listen "Hamada -
The set is beautifully designed
I just want the piano and the seat to be right in the center
Let me show in the camera
Consider it done - Almost half the day is gone -
!That won't happen We only have 12 hours
Walk ahead and you'll find us
!Make it quick
I can't see you! Now, I do
!Hello, dear - You could've joined our team by now -
No, I am happy this way
Alright, Mr independent artist
?"Stop it! Where's "Warda - At the pergola over there -
!Great - Noah", don't ever think" -
!Of pulling any of your stupid acts - Just trust me -
We'll see
Right, this is exactly in the center - Alright -
Get someone to do one last check - !I will -
!Standby
"I am working, "Noah
!Noah"! "Noah", please"
!No! No
?What's happening over there !We're rolling
!Guys
?What on earth is going on
?Is anyone from production here
Almost half the day is gone
That won't happen
!"Warda"
!Hey
!I swear I didn't mean it
?You didn't mean it
You didn't mean to get me ?kicked out of class this morning
And you didn't mean to have me ?kicked out of work now
?You didn't mean all that
Then what would you do ?"if you meant it, "Noah
?You weren't kicked out of work - ?I wasn't -
When they tell me to leave the set and stay home tomorrow
?What do you call that
!They asked me not to come
,Had you meant you harm me !you wouldn't have done that
Work is sacred for me and all your actions have become
!Childish and irresponsible
?How could you use that tone with me
!Watch you words
?I should watch it
I work so hard to prove I am competent
?And now you come and ruin it all. Why
Seriously why? I didn't understand
?For that stupid act you pulled
?So you could be romantic
?Should I be impressed and happy now
!No, you watch it
!You misunderstand love
Embarrassing and belittling me in front of everyone is not love
!Assuming that makes you cool
!No! You got it all wrong
!This makes you superficial
!Grow up
Love means that you get my back
Support me! Make me feel secure
Not that I feel a disaster is about to happen every time I see you
Noah", I don't have" your dreamy personality
I am trying to have a career
And you're ruining everything for me
Alright, I am sorry
And a loser and an idiot
And everything you want to call me
Thank you
"We need to talk. Call me"
You haven't been responding to my calls for a week
When you see me at the institute or the opera house you ignore me
?When will this end
"Ethernal Euphoria"
"Iabe Danzanati"
Noah", food is ready" - "Lala Land" -
Alright, I'll finish something and come
"Search"
"Ethernal Euphoria by Whale Dreamweaver"
"Ethernal Euphoria" "Ethernal Wave"
"Youtube" "Ethernal Ehphoeria"
Come on, "Noah"! The food will get cold
Guys, the professor cancelled today's class
?Are you serious - Yes, I am -
To write the analysis for next class - We can watch it together -
I was just talking to "Noah" and he said we can watch it at his place
Alright, I'm in
?Is he at home now - Yes -
?Let's go - Yes, let's go -
Alright - Come on -
?Hello
"Yes, "Zein
Yes, come over
I have no plans today anyway
Goodbye
We elevate values to the heights of imagination, beauty and hope
My friends are coming over to watch a movie on the projector
Can you watch the rest ?of the movie inside
Just let me finish this part because I like it so much
?So, what do I do now
Write her a letter
?A love letter
...Several love letters: 1, 2, 3, 4
?But what do I write
You have zero creativity
"How are you? My name is "Noah" "I am your neighbor
!Enough, guys !Let's go, gorgeous
I just hope they have food - We'll go ahead -
We'll catch up with you
I don't get why you don't want to go
If this keeps up, you'll [stop talking to each other
He hasn't been picking up for more than a week
?You expect me to go to his house - First, this is a good chance for you -
To talk to each other again
.Second, you're not going alone We're all going together
And of course you missed him
Noah", your friends are here"
?Where's the projector screen
!I'm hungry
He's doing better
!Thank you
Listen, you go ahead I have an important work call to make
Then I'll join you - !"Warda" -
,I promise I'll come just go ahead
Alright
"How are you? My name is "Noah
I live in the building across the street from yours
The wooden room on the third floor
I promise I am not flirting
I just saw you reading something about ballet
So I wanted to let you know I am a ballet dancer
,I know you lived in Germany and that you got back recently
If you want to go to a ballet
We have a performance soon at the opera house
I can get you an invitation
,Here is my phone number you can call me any time
?"What are you doing by the window, "Noah
Help us connect the screen
After writing the analysis for this film
We'll have Dr "Youssef's" paper
Then we'll be done for the week
Did you know that Dr "Youssef" lives ?"across the street from "Noah
?How unlucky can one get
He gets to see him everywhere
No one at the institute like "Dr "Youssef" except Dr "Ramy
I heard that he and his wife met at the institute
And that it was a big love story
They travelled together
But I think she died and that's why he came back from Germany
?So it's just him and his daughter - ?He has a daughter -
Yes, she's our age and she's a beauty
?How did you know - Noah" just told me" -
Let's start the film, guys - ?Do we start -
The film is ready - Let's start -
!Stop gossiping, dude
Come on
Do you know what you" "!are? You're disgusting
!Oh yeah! You don't fool me, Frank"
Just because you got" "me safely in this little trap
You think you can bully me into" "feeling whatever you want me to feel
!Yes, yes, me, Frank -" "!Don't make me laugh -
"Revolutionary Road"
Good morning, Doctor
Let me help you, Doctor
...I swear to God
"Cinema"
?Why are you acting like this ?What's this childish attitude
All this because I was pissed off when you got me kicked out
?Of the classroom and work - "I can't talk, "Warda -
!And enough of this tone
?You can't talk or you don't want to
"Noah"
?Is there someone else
How am I supposed to ?interpret your silence
Don't overthink it. I explain it, you won't understand
?Why are you being so childish
Why do you evade ?answering my question
!Stop talking to me like this
Warda", you offended me" enough last time
I won't let you talk to me like that again
So tone it down or I'll snap
"Alright, listen, "Warda
I am not willing to stay in such a toxic relationship
And I am not willing to be brought down every day
You don't know how that feels because you were never considerate
You only care about your work and your future
True, we've been together for 10 years
But I just realized we're not a good match
We have different personalities
You're very serious and you work so hard
And I am shallow and know nothing about responsibility
And I am romantic
!I don't get it ?What are you driving at
You understand what I mean
I want to break up with you
"Dr "Youssef
I need to talk to you
There are some things
That I didn't understand from ...last class, so
I wanted to know
When you're free so I can come to you because I need to understand
?When is the next class
Tomorrow
You misunderstood what I said
...I want to
I want to meet with you outside the classroom
I want to ask about things discussed in earlier classes
So I don't want to waste time in the coming class
By asking about things that were explained in previous classes
?When will you be free
I'll be free next class
I found the wallet on campus
And I checked the address in the ID
And I thought I'd bring it to you
?Yes, mom - I dropped a sock -
While collecting dry laundry
So get it on your way up - ?A sock -
?What are you doing over there
I've been waiting for the sock
Today is a very tough day - "Today is a very tough day" -
I feel scared - "I feel scared and nervous" -
And nervous
?Do you want to have "Moussaka" for lunch
I'll buy the eggplants and I'll cook
I haven't cooked for you for a while
You know how busy I've been since we got back from Germany
"I love you, "Laila
I'll miss you until I get back from campus
?Who are you
?What are you doing here
"Dr. "Youssef - ?What are you doing here -
?How did you get in - ...Dr "Youssef", I -
I know you'll misunderstand me
But I swear this is not what it seems
You forgot your wallet and I came to give it to you
!Don't move
I'll call the police
I swear it's not what it seems
I swear I am not a thief
It's just that I thought "Noah" was in love with your daughter
Who turned out to be your wife
I don't mean this, I mean that I came here
To give you your wallet
!I don't want to hear a thing
,If you have anything to say say it to the police
?And what will you say to the police
You'll tell them I disturbed your wife who died ages ago
?But you created a replica of her
Or will you tell them you were ?afraid I'd hurt your doll
?Do you know what I'll tell them
I'll tell them you're unstable
And you deal with people as if they don't exist
Yet deal with the doll as a human being
I'll tell them you're insane
And a psychopath
Who do you think they'd believe when ?they see your house and ask around
"Dr "Youssef
Doctor
I'm sorry
I am sorry, doctor
?Why are you here
?What are you doing here
I'll tell you - !Tell me -
Noah" and I have been in love" since we were kids
And I saw him throw a letter to your daughter
I mean I thought she was your daughter
So I thought something was going on between them
Today he broke up with me
And this never happened before
So I did all that without thinking
I wanted to know who he left me for
I'm sorry
Stay here
!Good evening Evening? It's still daytime
Good afternoon! I am Noah"! I live across the street"
?You just moved here, right
A sock fell
I am in love with you
?Hello, Doctor are you
?How are things Hope all is well
I hope... Well, Doctor, a sock fell from our balcony onto yours
I dropped it when I was hanging laundry
I live in the building across the street
?See that wooden window over there
This is where I live I swear! I'm serious
...When I was kid
?What about the sock
?Why is he nervous
?See, doctor
Now you'll believe me - !Get out -
Please, doctor - !I said get out -
!Wait
Good morning
We'll start with a quick revision
Of what we discussed in the previous class
I'm sorry doctor for being late
Come in and close the door
"Lines"
Chapter 2
"Lines"
If you have question or there is something you didn't understand
I am listening
!That's it for today See you next class
Thank you
?Doctor! Can I have a minute
No need, it's over
Sorry, "Youssef", I thought you're done
Yes, I'm done, come in
No, I don't need the classroom
It's about the meeting we postponed yesterday
I need you to be there - Alright, let's go -
?How are you, doctor
I am sorry for disturbing you
But I realized I forgot to give you the wallet
As you know, last time was pretty tense
And you didn't give me a chance in the morning
So I thought I should bring it to you as soon as possible
Because you must have important stuff in there
By the way, I didn't open it
!I really didn't
I don't like to invade people's privacy
No, yesterday was different
I am - Alright -
It's alright - !No, wait -
!Darn! Just a moment
!Please
What's this? I also like puff pastry with milk
It's my favorite breakfast
When I went with my late father to his village
He made it for breakfast
"He said that dish is called "Om Ali
?Were you about to boil something
Well! Now I understand
The heater must be broken
!Stay away
I can get you a plumber
I work in production design and I know many workers
No, thank you I'll fix it
"Dr "Youssef
?Can I ask you a question
?What do you do when you're not teaching
?Do you have friends
What are the activities ?you do outside campus
!No way
!You have a piano
I play the piano
I was at the Higher Institute for Music before I joined the Cinema Institute
But I never stopped playing
And I still play in concerts at the opera house
I'll be playing in a concert soon
You have to come
?Do you play the piano
?What do you want - I want to apologize for -
Everything I said yesterday and everything I did
You did apologize and that was it
!Now, leave
You know, "Noah" and I have known each other since I was 8 years old
I was at the Music Institute and he was at the Ballet Institute
We studied together and went to performances
We travelled together
We never broke up no matter how we fought
We broke up for the first time yesterday
I never imagined he could do that
?What about the past 10 years
?That's it
?Is it over
I wasn't thinking straight when I came here yesterday
I just couldn't imagine he started liking someone else that fast
And actually left me for her
?What am I doing here anyway
I am acting so childish
?How can I be so stupid
!He broke up with me already
?What do I want from him now
?Can you please calm down
"Listen, "Warda
To feel hurt and express your feelings
Is not stupid at all
And to try to get the man you love back
The man you've loved all your life
Is also not stupid
Because of course it's not easy for you to
To find someone else to love
And have a love story that lasts for 10 years
Or 20 years
?How many years does one have
...And for you to
Feel lost
And act like that
This is not childish
...Also
?Who did he leave you for
?Where is she
?What do I do
He didn't give me a chance
The chance won't come to you
...The chance
You're the one who creates the chance
Get close to him
Speak his language
?How
"To Noah"
?Hello, "Noah"! How are you
,I wasn't sure whether I should respond to you
But what encouraged me to respond
Is that since I got back from Germany I haven't made any friends here
So I thought this is a good opportunity to have a friend here
Especially someone who shares my interest in ballet and the arts
And I felt even luckier that this friend is my neighbor
!She speaks Arabic
?How did she give you the letter
My sister found it at our doorstep and put it in my room
That's not what matters
What matters is that I wasn't imagining
I wasn't imagining and she actually replied
?Did she give you her phone number
No, she didn't - ?So what will you do -
I don't know what to do
?What do I do
?What do I do - !I don't know -
?What do I do - Listen -
Invite her to the coming ballet
?You think so
Tell me
Who teaches you now at the ?Cinema Institute
"Dr "Abdel Qawi
You must know him - !Yes -
Dr "Ramy" is the department chair
?"Ramy"
"And there is a doctor called "Youssef
He teaches us a general course for all departments this semester
But next year he'll teach in our department
?Youssef" who" - He lived in Germany -
And just got back
?Germany
?"Youssef Mourad" - ?Do you know him -
I know him very well
I met him when he was a student
I am surprised he went back to teaching, he hated teaching so much
When he was appointed as teaching assistant
He resigned immediately and "travelled to Germany with "Laila
?"Laila"? Who's "Laila"
Laila" was the most beautiful" woman on campus back then
And all men were in love with her
"Especially "Ramy" and "Youssef
"But she fell in love with "Youssef
?"Do you mean Dr "Ramy
"For you he is Dr "Ramy
"What's interesting is that "Youssef had no plan
Neither to be the top of his class nor to be a teaching assistant
None of that
That's why as soon as he got the grant
He left the institute and the entire country
"And went away with "Laila
He was one of Europe's most prominent production designers
He has a very promising future
I am surprised he's back and teaching
Mr Hamad - ?Yes -
The painting is done - Let's go -
Go ahead
"Dr Youssef Mourad"
?Hello! Hi, doctor, how are you
?What
Oh my god! I am very sorry
I told you not to come
I am the reason the glass was broken and I have to fix it
?What is this letter about
?You told me to speak his language, right
I am doing what you told me
I didn't tell you to impersonate someone else
?How dare you make "Laila" part of this
I told you to get close to him
By using his ways and the things he likes
I didn't tell you to lie to him - But this is exactly what I am doing -
I'll treat him the way he likes
I'll respond to his letters and tell him how I feel
And let him tell me what he feels
What will happen when ?he knows the truth
?When he realizes he lived an illusion
On the contrary, he'll then realize it wasn't an illusion
But he'll know there is a reality outside his letters and imagination
Because I'm the one who reciprocates his feelings
Of course you're free to do what you want
But keep me and "Laila" out of this
Alright, doctor, I took the measurements I needed
I'll arrange with the workers and ...bring them tomorrow to
No, don't! I am good
Give me the measurements and I'll have it fixed
?Again, doctor
I am a set designer and I know many workers
,No one will scam me so don't you worry
By the way doctor
I work with a production designer "called "Hamad Abul Yosr
Turns out he knows you very well
And he said very nice things about you
?You're done, aren't you
Yes, I am
Don't forget the letter
"Dr "Youssef
?Can I ask you a question
Go ahead
Why did you go back to the ?Cinema Institute
.Don't get me wrong of course, we're lucky to have you
I mean is this what you've ?always wanted to do
You said you're late for a rehearsal
That's right
...Well
Why don't you come with me ?to the rehearsal
I am sure you'll enjoy it
No, I have a lot of things
That need to get done
Alright
But you have to come to the concert
Apologies won't be accepted
Alright
Goodbye - Goodbye -
Ladies and gentlemen
"Now time for "Swan Lake ballet
"Ich liebe dich"
I'll be very happy if you accept my invitation
Tomorrow at 8:00 there is a ballet at the Opera House
We can go together if you like
,I gave you my phone number before but here it is again
I'll wait for your call
I'm sorry
It was already too late when I saw your letter
I hope you enjoyed the performance
As for the phone matter
I've always wanted to write and receive letters
You have no idea how happy I was when I got your first letter
Give me time to imagine how you look and sound on my own
Before I see you or hear you
I imagine that you're tall and with a dark skin
With brown eyes and soft hair
And for some reason I think your voice is beautiful when you sing
?Do you know how to sing
?How do you think my voice sounds like
...By the way
You don't have to break the glass to send me a letter
The damage was minimal this time
But next time, be careful
And try to find another way
I have an idea
You can leave the letters under the tree by the garden door
And I'll take them from there
Good morning
"Come with me, "Mohsen Tawfik
The kitchen is straight ahead
Have a look at the faucet - Alright, miss -
!No, wait
!Wait! Wait
Come in with me, the kitchen is here
How could you act on your own ?without consulting me
You wouldn't have approved had I told you before
And I tried to call you but you haven't picked up since yesterday
And I had already arranged with the workers
Did you want them to think ?I don't keep my word
Aren't you worried
?That "Noah" might see you coming in here
No
I know what "Noah" does throughout the day by heart
And anyway I never park my car in front of your house
And I use this for camouflage
What matters now
Is that we need to buy things for plumbing work
The plumber is coming again tomorrow
Will you come with me or ?you'll let me go on my own
?What would you like to listen to
,Nothing in particular do what you want
,Sorry, the car too worn-out but I love it so much
It's my father's, may he rest in peace
It's like he left me part of himself that accompanies me wherever I go
He was also a set designer by the way
But he worked in theater not cinema
I used to go to work with him
Back then I never thought I'll be a set designer, too
,When I was a child I wanted so much to be a singer
,I don't know why I thought I had a good voice
But I think we all think we have good voices when we're children
?You didn't think that
?Think what
That you have a good voice and will become a singer
No
This is strange
I assumed everyone thought that
My parents didn't want to let me down so they had me study music
I studied piano
And I was a very good student
I still am by the way
Then why did you study design ?if you like music that much
?Are you looking for something
?How can I help you
...Well, we are - !It was on the floor when we came -
?And where are the German faucet mixers
!Obviously you only carry fake stuff
I might as well have gone to a street vendor
I am impressed
You turned out to be quite resourceful
?Resourceful
Yes, resourceful means that
You multitask
You have a way with people
And this is not easy for someone your age
?My age
I am not little by the way
I am 18 and a half years old
You do have a lot of experience
You're also mature and
You seem much older than your age - ?My age? Again -
I am not little! I am 18 and a half - And a half -
And you're a great set designer
?And workers report to you, right
Right
Okay
...Anyway
Thank you
?What for - For this -
?Do you really want to thank me
I'll tell you what to do
?What do I do
?See that movie over there
I want so much to watch it
!Let's watch it now! Please! Please
No, no
I don't want to go to a movie theater
No, no
?Cinema - No, no -
Please - No, no -
No, I really can't today
I am sorry
"A glorious feel"
"And I'm happy again"
"I'm laughing at clouds"
"So dark up above"
The sun's in my heart" "and I'm ready for love
"Let the stormy clouds chase"
"Everyone from the place"
,Come on with a rain" "I've a smile on my face
Good morning Sir
I am here to install the new faucet
Alright come in
Thank you
,Sorry, I couldn't come I have the dress rehearsal
?You're coming, right - ?Is it today -
No, I told you it's after tomorrow
I don't know
No, you promised me
By the way
Noah" sent another letter"
?Really
...Well, can you
?Can you read it for me
?Read it for you
?Please
I also love letters so much
I feel they are more genuine
Especially that you know the person who wrote the letter
Held that same sheet of paper before you
As if you actually met and touched
"I also think of you every single moment"
You know how I imagine what your voice sounds like
I imagine it sounds like the piano
?What do you study
Why do you no longer show up ?in the terrace
I never even ran into you in the street
Even though we live across the street
?And how come I still don't know you name
I am done, sir
You can try the faucet now
I studied music in Germany
But I came here for dad and now I take online classes
Of course I go out a lot
But I won't recognize you if I see you
True, you don't know my name
But I don't know how you look like
Something very strange happened today
I was driving the scooter and listening to music
And I felt something weird
I felt you were riding behind me
I felt your presence
I felt you were with me
I sent you my photo so you'd know how I look
Like I know how you look
I don't know why I thought you were older
And I always thought you combed your hair sideways
I don't know why
I like your perfume by the way
Did you choose it - "Did you choose it" -
"?Or someone gifted it to you" - ?Or someone gifted it to you -
?How old are you by the way
I want to see you - "I want to see you" -
"C. Bechstein"
I am so happy you came
?I promised you, didn't I
?Did you enjoy it - Very much -
So did I turn out to be resourceful ?in the piano as well
You're resourceful on all levels
?So, where will you take me to dinner
Don't worry my treat
In this case, let me think of a fancy place
Looks like you're exploiting the situation
!Of course! I can't miss the opportunity A free dinner is not something
It's a rare opportunity
Good morning
Today we'll discuss your research papers
?Why do you look so concerned On the contrary
I am very happy with most of the ideas in
Let's start with the first paper
"By "Donia Hassan Lotfi
I liked that you managed in a simple way
To analyze the feelings
Expressed through circles and curved lines
And argue that if they are excessively used in corners and spaces
At the expense of squares and acute shapes
They will express fragility
And tranquility
He wrote that he wants to meet me
I mean he wants to meet her
?What's the matter
I am not okay at all
"With what you're doing with "Noah
Warda", you need to stop the letters"
Because you're toying with his feelings
Also your presence here
Is not a good idea neither for me nor for you
First, I am not toying with his feelings I am doing the exact opposite
Second, don't worry about my presence here because today is Friday
And "Noah" spends the day at his uncle's with his mom and sister
?But you're talking now, right
Well
I think I saw you talking
I think so
Yes, in the classroom
?You think so
He was just asking how I am
But I really don't understand
How come he's talking to me again ?while writing letters to someone else
True, I know there isn't someone else
But he doesn't know that
?How do you think should I reply
?How do you feel
I am so annoyed that he forgot what we had that fast
And got involved in a new story
And I am annoyed at myself for being annoyed
Because I know that had he not broken up with me
I would've broken up with him
?You know
I have for a while felt that "Noah" is not the one
I want to spend my life with
I don't know whether he changed or I am the one who changed
But what I am sure of is that this is not what I want
Well, what is it that you want and ?"can't find with "Noah
I want to be with someone who is responsible
Balanced and serious
Someone I feel secure with
Someone with a strong personality
Who is respected by everyone
Who is wise and mature
...I am
I forgot the kettle
"Electric heater"
Amazing! We bought a new heater
!We did
Hello, auntie
I am running errands
?What
?Where are you now
?Which hospital
It's alright, darling
She'll go back with you after finishing the IV drip
But what matters like the doctor said
She needs to eat properly and take her blood pressure medicine
I'll check if she's done
"?"What are the updates, "Warda"
"?How's your mom now"
"She's much better thank God"
"Thank you so much" - "Thank you so much" -
"For being there today" - "For being there today" -
"You're most welcome" - "You're most welcome" -
"If you need anything any time" - "If you need anything any time" -
"I am here" - "I am here" -
"Just give me a call" - "Just give me a call" -
If you need anything any" "time, just give me a call
"Warda" "Online"
"Now have dinner and go to bed"
"Dr Youssed Mourad" "Online"
"Have a good night" - "Have a good night" -
"Warda" "Have a good night"
" You, too"
"You, too"
?Warda"! How are you"
I went to the flower market and got you sunflowers and basil
?Something about you is different, right
?Something like what
...I don't know, like you're
Going somewhere maybe
Meeting "Noah", for example
"No, forget about "Noah
?Forget about him how ?What do you mean
I don't know I just no longer "think about "Noah
?Really
Alright
Here you go
?What's this
As you can see
"A letter from "Noah
?How about having a movie night today
?Movie night - Yes -
I got all Oscar nominations movies
I'll cook and we'll choose one of the films to watch
?So where did you get the plants
From a flower market next to my house
,Let's go there then I need to buy some plants
?Right now - Yes, right now -
But I got you plants
We can go tomorrow
No, let's go now
I need to buy plants
?Let's go
I'm fed up, guys
She's not responding
I don't even know her name
I want to see her
I feel I don't know how she looks - ?You feel -
You really don't know how she looks
I drew her so I wouldn't forget ?her face. Can you believe it
You can easily know her name
Someone must know Dr "Youssef" well and knows his daughter's name
?"Dr "Youssef
"Dr "Youssef
I love sunflowers
That's why I got you sunflowers
But I still don't know why you brought us here again
?Hello
!Yes, that's me ?Who is it
!What a nice surprise
I miss you a lot, too
Yes, I got back a while ago
More than a year
Yes, tell me
Alright, I'll call you and we'll meet soon
Goodbye
How could you give anyone my phone ?number without asking me
I didn't mean to
I didn't get the chance to tell you Mr "Hamad" asked me for your number
When he told me he wants the two of you to work together
I assumed this would make you happy
?Make me happy
Alright! Whether it makes me !happy or not is none of your business
I am sorry
I did that because
I thought this would help go back to doing what you like
How would you know what I like ?and what I don't like
!You don't know me to help me
?And who told you I need your help
!No, I do know you
And I love you
!So much
And I felt that was a good step for you
Thank you for those feelings
!But please respect my wish for once
?What wish
My wish that you do not interfere !in my life again
!Excuse me
Something else
"About "Noah
Do something about it and leave me and my family out of it
Please
"Warda calling"
?Can I talk to you
I have another class, I'm busy
Excuse me
The requested number is" "...closed or unavailable. You can
?Won't you let me in
Noah"! Mom is asking you" where the TV remote control is
"Come in, "Nesma
?Listen! Who brought the letters
I know you're the one who took the letters
?But who gave them to you
I know it's not the janitor
?What? Did she tell you
?Who - "Warda" -
?But how could she tell you
She told me it was a secret between the two of us
?So
I want to know what's wrong with you
"All this because I gave Mr "Hamad ?your phone number
?What do you want from me - ?What do you mean? What I want -
I am asking you what you want from me
?Why do you come here
Why do you tell me about your ?life and your problems
?Why do you want to help me - I don't want anything -
And I don't want you to come here again
Why do you insist on creating ?a barrier between you and life
Alright, I'll go
But after you reply - I am free -
!To do what I want
Why do you insist on treating me like ?a child who needs advice from you
Why do you think that you ?understand everything
Why do you think everyone needs ?you to solve their problems
I won't solve anything
Neither will anyone else
...It's just that I
I genuinely loved you
?What do you mean loved me
?You don't know what I mean
I mean I fell in love with you
But because you stopped loving people
And stopped loving life
You no longer understand what this means
Yes, I don't understand what this means
All I understand is that
I am a professor and you're one of my students
And that there should be a distance
Between professor and student ...that I hope
...You will respect and that you will
Not cross that line
Now, if you please
Leave
?What was "Warda" doing here
?Why aren't you answering
?"What do you want, "Noah - !I want an explanation -
I have no explanations - I am not going anywhere -
Until you explain what !Warda" was doing here"
?And why was she crying
?What did you do to her
She thought I am still immature and maybe so she was right
,But what about you ?the wise and mature doctor
!She's the same age as your daughter
?It's right Sir
Or maybe you don't have a daughter
?You're just into younger girls - ?Are you out of your mind -
!Watch your language
?Why didn't you watch your actions - ?What are you doing -
I know that she was the one who sent the letters
Maybe you're in this with her and you two are having fun at my expense
!How childish of you
And she accused me of being childish - You don't understand anything -
True, I don't understand how a decent man like you
He'd go after a girl who could be his daughter
And don't you deny because I saw you together at the opera house
But I would've never imagined she comes to your house
Does your daughter know that you used her to deceive me
?And sent letters in her name
And that you used her to have ?a relationship with a girl her age
What daughter are you talking about? I don't have a daughter
What do you mean you don't ?have a daughter
Then who's the girl who ?lives with you here
The woman you're talking about
Is my wife
?How's your wife
,You're playing me for a fool !right? No, I'm not that stupid
?Where is your wife then
!Stop
?What's this
!I don't understand a thing
?Where is your wife
Go away
Please
Leave
"Higher Institute for Cinema"
"Dr "Ramy
Dr "Youssef" didn't show up today, too
Students have been waiting for him in the classroom for almost an hour
?Do I tell them to wait or leave
Let them wait
Check which teaching assistants are free and I’ll catch up with you
At your service, Doctor - "Youssed Mourad" -
I was sure you still live here
?You won't make me coffee
Of course! Come in
You haven't come to campus for while
I tried calling you but you didn't pick up
So I thought I'd drop by on my way home
I'll make you coffee
Please sit down
The house is almost the same
Remember when we used to come ?here all the time
We studied and hung out together here
?Do you take sugar
This is a workshop
And
I thought I could
Have at home
...Have a workshop to
To do my work
"May she rest in peace, "Youssef
"Higher Institute for Cinema"
Alright, so next time you will need
To submit a paper on the internal and external conflict in Pygmalion
?Any questions
Thank you
I appreciate you even more now, Doctor
After I knew you're the son of "Mr "Mourad" and Dr "Ahlam
You know doctor, when I was young my dad would buy me lots of chocolate
And tell me "Ahmad, Dr Ahlam" got them for me"
I really loved her
...I know that
I am the last person you want to talk to right now
"But I know how much you love "Warda
And how much you miss her
Laila" and I had the most famous" love story on campus
When I graduated
I was appointed teaching assistant
,In the same year Laila" joined the institute"
The moment I saw her
I fell in love with her
By the end of that year, our love story felt like a romantic movie
We agreed to get married and travelled together
...Her parents
Did not approve of course
Their 19-year-old daughter was suddenly getting married
And leaving them to be with a man they hardly knew
Of course they refused
But we challenged them
We got married
And travelled away
Those were the best 10 years of my life
Her parents decided to punish her by cutting all ties with her
And they continued not talking to her
Until she died
She was sitting next to me when she died. It was a car accident
I was the one driving
I buried her on the same day
And her parents didn't know
...I didn't know
I didn't know what to tell them
Or explain how she died
I told them a month after
,I sent them a message I couldn't speak to them
And I still haven't till now
...I came to you today because
Because you remind me of myself when I was younger
I also liked movies, music, and dancing
True! I don't know how to dance ...ballet like you, but
But I fell in love with a ballerina
...I'll tell you what
You know that in the past
I wanted so much to buy a motorbike like you
I loved life
I loved being in love
...I loved love to the extent that
I hated life
When it took love away from me
And I decided to defy it
And create my own world
Even if in my imagination
But what I want you to know
Is that love
Without experiencing it with someone who loves you back
Is not love
But rather an illusion
As for you
Your love story was not an illusion
It was a true feelings
Because "Warda" loves you back
Think about what I said
Think about it very well
,"Because like you still love "Warda she still loves, too
Otherwise, she wouldn't have done all that for you
?Right
?Who are you
"I'm "Youssef
?"Youssef"
...I am
...I brought
I brought you something
I'm sorry
We're sorry, too
Hello
!"Hey, "Noah
How are you? Come in
Please come in
Sorry to bother you, Doctor
?Amazing! When did you become so polite
You're no bother. What ?can I get you to drink
Nothing, I just have something that belongs to you
Alright! You can still drink something
Nothing, I don't want you to go out of your way
Stop it and tell what you want to drink
Mango juice
?Mango juice
?What mango
I'll make tea? I'll make you a cup
...By the way
If you think that by returning this you can take that sock
!Remember the sock? Forget it
Warda" took it anyway"
?Why, doctor
She'll use it to blackmail me for life
Amazing! This is nice, Doctor
?Is this VCR working
?The VCR
I don't know I haven't used it in ages
Wake up and stop being lazy
Come on! Wake up
I made you a cup of tea like no other
It's working
.Of course you're tired ?Who'd watch all those movies
It's incredible! The movies are not going anywhere
?Who's my baby
I am sorry - It's okay -
?You know what I made you for breakfast
Keep it - ?Bread and butter pudding -
?Bread and butter pudding Now I lost my appetite
It's puff pastry with milk
"Or simply "Om Ali
...Here I was
I was trying to wake her up
She couldn't get up because we stayed up late the night before
We watched seven movies in a row
?What are you doing ?Are you studying
At the time, she was trying to learn German
"Ich liebe dich"
Tell me
?How are you "Warda" doing
I don't know, Doctor
...Well
I am thinking of speaking her language
!Please, don't
!Never do that
Tell you what
Let's think together
?What do you think
"Graduation Project Evaluation"
?When will your project be screened
Now, time for the project called "Flower" by student "Noah Shafea"
,Third year, Photography Department the project is a music video
,He filmed it, directed it and everything else
Hold this for a moment
""To "Warda"
"I am sorry" - "I am sorry" -
But let me tell you the" "story from the start
But let me tell you the story from the start
I am sorry, but let me tell you the" "story from the start
Once upon a time a boy loved a girl and dreamt she'd be his
She loved him back and became all his life
He won her heart
But he was lured by a delusion
That took him far away
He followed that delusion because he was selfish
And wanted to have a new experience
He was led by his imagination
And loved a girl from a distance
He saw her sitting on her own and thought he'd give it a shot
He left the girl he loved
And she started sending him letters
He was an idiot who lived an imagined story
And left the girl he loved in reality
Even though she was a beauty
Once upon a time a boy loved a girl and dreamt she'd be his
She loved him back and became all his life
He won her heart
But he was lured by a delusion
That took him far away
He followed that delusion because he was selfish
And wanted to have a new experience
He asked himself which is better
Reality or imagination
Suddenly, he woke up from that dream
When he answered the question
He realized the girl he loves is a beautiful flower
More beautiful than anything he could imagine
We'll stay together
And this is the answer to the question
?See
Once upon a time a boy loved a girl and dreamt she'd be his
She loved him back and became all his life
He won her heart - ?Really -
It's a magic that changed everything
And filled his life with happiness
A magic that attracted him to another world
And gifted him a flower everyday
A magic that attracted him to another world
And gifted him a flower everyday
"The Beginning"
?So you're the artist
Yes
?What is this that you did, boy
You used your graduation project to make up with your girlfriend
?And had the jury watch this
Just focus on photography and leave directing to the Directing Department
You're not here to flex your muscles
But all this can be overlooked because your project is good
Next project
How did you have the nerve to sing in your own voice
?And have the jury listen to it - !You haven't seen the half of it -
You'll pay dearly for what you did and that doesn't stop at singing
Put this on and meet me outside - ?What's this -
Something to mark our anniversary - ?But what is it -
!Hurry up
But I have to know - !Come on -
!What a beauty
!You look like a red rose
I promise I'll be mature and responsible and punctual
!And I'll do everything you want - No, you're good -
?What do you think - ?What's this -
I know you took off the necklace, move your hair away
?Won't you tell me where we're going - You don't have to know -
Did you know Dr. Youssef ?resigned and left the institute
!You look stunning - ?Where are we going -
!You don't need to know - You won't tell me -
?How you knew about the letters - You don't need to know -
?Again - Come on -
!Cover up - ?What will you wear then -
I have another one
Everything's been !handled I'm in charge now
Take this, Mr responsible
?Where are we going
Come here - No, better we take my car -
!Again? God help me
!Just get on
?Are you holding on tight - !No, wait -
!Let's go
"Cairo Opera House"
?Did you miss me
Yes, I missed you
!I didn't feel it
!I missed you
!You got me involved with a doll
I missed you
!I missed you! I missed you! I missed you
Get off - ?Where are we going -
I'm taking you to dinner - ?You're taking me to dinner here -
!Quiet - !Don't silence me -
Give me a hint at least
!"Noah"
I'll introduce you to my best friend
!"Hey, "Noah"! Hey, Miss "Warda
!Come in
?"How are you, "Ahmed - I am good -
!Smells delicious
!Hey there
"I made you "Mossaka
!Like no other
Let me introduce you to my best friend
!Amazing
?Won't you introduce me to her too - Let me introduce you to my friend -
Warda"! My ex-girlfriend"
Excuse me, I'll go to the bathroom so you two can get to know each other
"I am "Youssef
"And I am "Warda
?Did you really resign
I did
?And what will you do
Hamad" and I are working together now"
We're starting a production design company
We have a lot of projects coming up
I want to tell you something
Thank you
Thank you for being there
Alright! Are we going ?to waste time chattering
?You won't play the piano for us - I will -
On one condition - ?Condition -
You play with me
?Well! You're pulling my leg - !I am -
Alright
Turns out you're also resourceful
No, my skills are pretty modest
?See how he's looking at us
I'd be jealous if I were him
Especially that "Noah" has a vivid imagination
!Come here, boy
Of course you saw me sitting that close to her
And your imagination started ?playing games with your mind, right
What imagination? It's reality
!Reality? You're clueless
Imagination
Has so many meanings
?Will he start lecturing us
?It is really a beautiful thing
Or an illusion
?For unhappy people
Imagination
Has so many meanings
?It is really a beautiful thing
?Or an illusion for unhappy people
In all cases
It's magic that takes you to a different world
A perfect world
But if it crosses the line
It only becomes an escape
But why do we escape
?From reality to imagination
We only need
Someone who's prettier than what we imagine
Thank you, Doctor, for the lovely day
From now on, we'll have all after parties here
?After parties? Has it come to that
Chill, doctor! We're friends now - Alright -
I agree on one condition - ?What is it -
!First, never say "doc" again - ?Is it bad -
!Very bad - !Horrible -
!"Alright, "Joe - ?And second -
Second, you'll take "Warda" home in her car
And you'll give me the keys to the scooter
!Alright
I'll think about it - ?You'll think about it -
!Then get out you two
Ahmed", make me tea"
Imagination
Has so many meanings
?It is really a beautiful thing
?Or an illusion for unhappy people
Someone who loved you or hated you - !I love you -
Someone who yelled at you
Someone who likes you the way you are
Someone who likes deceiving you
Someone who bumped into you in the street
!Careful - !Sorry -
A friend or someone you love
Someone who saved you when you were lost
Someone who won't let go of you
What matters is having someone
Even if one person as long as they're genuine
This is the answer to the question
One person in real life
Is better than a million imagined ones
Imagination has so many meanings - Imagination has so many meanings -
"?In Imagination Dwells Love" "Once, a boy fell in love with a girl"
"?It is really a beautiful thing"
"?Or an illusion for unhappy people"
"Someone who loved you or hated you"
"Someone who yelled at you"
"Someone who likes you the way you are"
"Someone who likes deceiving you"
Someone who bumped" "into you in the street
"A friend or someone you love"
Someone who saved" "you when you were lost
"Someone who won't let go of you"
"What matters is having someone"
Even if one person as" "long as they're genuine
"This is the answer to the question"
"One person in real life"
"Is better than a million imagined ones"
"?In Imagination Dwells Love"