The Day I Smoked a Cigarette with My Father

movie · Filming

Cairo, 1964. Alaa, a 12-year-old boy, and his three younger siblings hear shouting from the street. Outside, the crowd is cheering for a man. The children can barely believe their eyes: the man is their father, Ibrahim.

Timeline

• 2026-09-15 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-15

Also confirmed: Director attached, Filming started, Studio attached, Writer attached.

Cast & crew

Robin Vouters · Sameh Alaa

Studios & networks

Fig Leaf Studios · Les Valseurs · White Boat Pictures