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20 hours ago
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Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement' set for screening in Italy
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'. Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Rashad's The Settlement will screen at the Middle East Now in Florence on July 23, following its international premiere at the Berlinale. This marks the film's third screening in Italy, underscoring its rising recognition and critical acclaim, according to MAD Films. Directed, written and produced by Rashad, The Settlement is an exploration of class, labour and survival. The film follows the story of two brothers, Hossam and Maro, who are forced to take jobs at a factory after their father dies in a workplace accident. The job is offered as compensation for their loss, but the situation is complicated by the presence of the man responsible for their father's death, who continues to work at the same facility. As Hossam struggles to adapt to the harsh factory environment and gain the trust of his father's former colleagues, Maro, only 12 years old, sacrifices his education to join his brother on the factory floor, introducing the theme of child labor into the narrative. Praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, the film has drawn attention for the performances of non-professional actors Adham Shoukry and Ziad Islam, who portray the two brothers. Their bond anchors the film's examination of loss, resilience and the complex dynamics of workplace power. The Settlement is produced by Hala Lotfy of Hassala Films in Cairo, with co-production support from partners in France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The film's upcoming screening is hosted by Middle East Now, a cultural festival organised by the Florence-based non-profit MAP OF CREATION. The association focuses on cinema and documentary filmmaking as a means of exploring contemporary social, political, and cultural issues, particularly in the Middle East, and aims to foster dialogue and integration through visual storytelling. During its development, The Settlement garnered support from numerous international funding bodies, including the Berlinale World Cinema Fund, IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund Script and Development Initiative, Hubert Bals Plus Co-Production Minority Support, Doha Film Institute, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Red Sea Development Fund, Fonds Image De La Francophonie, and El Gouna Film Festival's CineGouna Platform. The film's worldwide sales are managed by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling its release in the Arab world.
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02-04-2025
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Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement' nabs award at MiWorld Young Film Festival
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'. Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Rashad's workplace thriller, The Settlement, has won the Audience Award at the MiWorld Young Film Festival, an event dedicated to showcasing cinema from Africa, Asia and Latin America in schools to foster intercultural dialogue and global awareness through film. Inspired by true events, The Settlement tells the story of two brothers—23-year-old Hossam and his 12-year-old sibling Maro—who, after their father's fatal workplace accident, are offered jobs at the local factory in lieu of their family seeking legal recourse. As they integrate into their new environment, unsettling questions arise about the true nature of their father's death. Rashad, a native of Alexandria whose father worked in textile factories for over four decades, was moved by a real-life account of a law graduate whose family was pressured into waiving their legal rights following a similar tragedy. Seeing a powerful opportunity to explore workplace safety violations and exploitative labour practices, Rashad transformed this story into a tense and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The Settlement features Adham Shukr, Ziad Islam, Hajar Omar, Mohamed Abdel Hady and Emad Ghoneim. The film's visuals are crafted by cinematographer Mahmoud Lotfi, while editor Heba Othman—known for her work on the acclaimed Sudanese film Goodbye Julia—brings the story to life through editing. Produced through an international collaboration spanning Egypt, France, Germany, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, The Settlement is led by producer Hala Lotfy of Hassala Films (Cairo) alongside co-producers Etienne de Ricaud of Caractères Productions (Paris), Kesmat Elsayed of Seera Films GmbH (Berlin) and ART (Jeddah). The film's worldwide sales are managed by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling its release in the Arab world. During its development, The Settlement garnered support from numerous international funding bodies, including the Berlinale World Cinema Fund, IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund Script and Development Initiative, Hubert Bals Plus Co-Production Minority Support, Doha Film Institute, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Red Sea Development Fund, Fonds Image De La Francophonie, and El Gouna Film Festival's CineGouna Platform.
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28-03-2025
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Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement' to compete at Bolzano Film Festival Bozen
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'. Director Mohamed Rashad's Egyptian workplace thriller The Settlement will compete at the 38th edition of Bolzano Film Festival Bozen, which will be held from April 4 to 13, 2025 During the festival, The Settlement will have two screenings: on April 7 at 18:15 at Filmclub and on April 8 at 20:45 at Filmclub. Inspired by true events, The Settlement tells the story of two brothers—23-year-old Hossam and his 12-year-old sibling Maro—who, after their father's fatal workplace accident, are offered jobs at the local factory in lieu of their family seeking legal recourse. As they integrate into their new environment, unsettling questions arise about the true nature of their father's death. Rashad, a native of Alexandria whose father worked in textile factories for over four decades, was moved by a real-life account of a law graduate whose family was pressured into waiving their legal rights following a similar tragedy. Seeing a powerful opportunity to explore workplace safety violations and exploitative labour practices, Rashad transformed this story into a tense and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The Settlement features Adham Shukr, Ziad Islam, Hajar Omar, Mohamed Abdel Hady and Emad Ghoneim. The film's visuals are crafted by cinematographer Mahmoud Lotfi, while editor Heba Othman—known for her work on the acclaimed Sudanese film Goodbye Julia—brings the story to life through editing. Produced through an international collaboration spanning Egypt, France, Germany, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, The Settlement is led by producer Hala Lotfy of Hassala Films (Cairo) alongside co-producers Etienne de Ricaud of Caractères Productions (Paris), Kesmat Elsayed of Seera Films GmbH (Berlin) and ART (Jeddah). The film's worldwide sales are managed by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling its release in the Arab world. During its development, The Settlement garnered support from numerous international funding bodies, including the Berlinale World Cinema Fund, IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund Script and Development Initiative, Hubert Bals Plus Co-Production Minority Support, Doha Film Institute, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Red Sea Development Fund, Fonds Image De La Francophonie, and El Gouna Film Festival's CineGouna Platform.
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18-03-2025
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Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement' competes at FESCAAL in Italy
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'. Mohamed Rashad's Egyptian workplace thriller The Settlement will compete in the official selection of the African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival (FESCAAL) in Italy, running from March 21 to 30. During the festival, The Settlement will have two screenings: on March 27 at 7 PM at Cineteca Milano Arlecchino and on March 28 at 9 PM at Cinema Teatro Cristallo in Cesano Boscone. Director Mohamed Rashad will be present for exclusive Q&A sessions following both screenings, offering insights into the filmmaking process and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Inspired by true events, The Settlement tells the story of two brothers—23-year-old Hossam and his 12-year-old sibling Maro—who, after their father's fatal workplace accident, are offered jobs at the local factory in lieu of their family seeking legal recourse. As they integrate into their new environment, unsettling questions arise about the true nature of their father's death. Rashad, a native of Alexandria whose father worked in textile factories for over four decades, was moved by a real-life account of a law graduate whose family was pressured into waiving their legal rights following a similar tragedy. Seeing a powerful opportunity to explore workplace safety violations and exploitative labour practices, Rashad transformed this story into a tense and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The Settlement features Adham Shukr, Ziad Islam, Hajar Omar, Mohamed Abdel Hady and Emad Ghoneim. The film's visuals are crafted by cinematographer Mahmoud Lotfi, while editor Heba Othman—known for her work on the acclaimed Sudanese film Goodbye Julia—brings the story to life through editing. Produced through an international collaboration spanning Egypt, France, Germany, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, The Settlement is led by producer Hala Lotfy of Hassala Films (Cairo) alongside co-producers Etienne de Ricaud of Caractères Productions (Paris), Kesmat Elsayed of Seera Films GmbH (Berlin) and ART (Jeddah). The film's worldwide sales are managed by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling its release in the Arab world. During its development, The Settlement garnered support from numerous international funding bodies, including the Berlinale World Cinema Fund, IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund Script and Development Initiative, Hubert Bals Plus Co-Production Minority Support, Doha Film Institute, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Red Sea Development Fund, Fonds Image De La Francophonie, and El Gouna Film Festival's CineGouna Platform.
CBS News
09-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes
Prior to 60 Minutes' March 9, 2025 broadcast, which featured correspondent Cecilia Vega's report on the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, we reached out to Purdue Pharma for comment on our story, " The Settlement." The company responded to 60 Minutes with the following statement: "We are gratified to have reached a new agreement with virtually all of the private and governmental stakeholders in these cases. The terms of the settlements are the product of intense work with our creditors, with a single-minded focus on delivering billions of dollars to compensate victims, abate the opioid crisis, and deliver overdose rescue medicines that will save lives. We are now hard at work fully documenting these settlements, including in a new Plan of Reorganization, which we look forward to presenting to the bankruptcy court. We are working to emerge as a public benefit company – 100% devoted to improving the lives of Americans – as soon as possible."
