Aisha Can't Fly Away

Aisha is a 26-year-old woman living in the Ain-Shams neighborhood of Cairo, an area with a large community of African migrants. As local authorities ignore the violent friction between Egyptians and various African nationalities, criminal gangs have seized control of the district. Aisha, who works as a caregiver, finds herself caught in this instability. Her life takes a turn for the worse when a gang member offers her protection in exchange for a specific favor, leading to a situation that rapidly deteriorates.

This drama and horror film was directed by Murad Mustafa, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Sawsan Yusuf and Mohammad Abdulqader. The production was a multinational effort involving companies from Germany, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and France. The movie features a cast of 22 credited performers, led by Buliana Simon Arop in the title role, with Ziad Zaza, Emad Ghoniem, Mamdouh Saleh, Maha Mohammed Al-Adwani, and Maya Mohamed in supporting roles. The film was released on May 20, 2025, with a total runtime of 132 minutes.