In Search of Oil and Sand

Synopsis

‘In Search of Oil and Sand’ is a documentary that shows never before seen footage from a film made by members of the Egyptian royal family, just weeks before the coup d’etat of 1952 saw them overthrown from power. It is a glimpse into the final days of the royal court as portrayed by Mahmoud Sabit, a relative of King Farouk and the gatekeeper of this lost world as he investigates and unveils the story behind the film.

Director Biography

Wael Omar lives in Cairo. He has worked in film and television for eight years. He has produced several documentaries which have been shown on BBC Storyville, Al Arabiya, CMN, and ITVS. In 2008 he created his own production company, Middle West Films.
Philippe L. Dib is an independent filmmaker of Franco-Lebanese origin currently residing in Cairo. With a background in film production from UCLA Extension’s Film Department, he has explored various avenues of cinema such as a scriptwriter and actor in short films in London, L.A.