Join us for a unique evening that opens with an a cappella performance by Donia Massoud, the celebrated Egyptian singer, actress, and music researcher. Renowned for her powerful interpretations of Egypt’s nearly forgotten musical heritage,
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VISUAL MikroHiejazz | An Evening of Song, Story and Cinema - Donia Massoud | Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day? by Mohammad Shawky Hassan
Donia has spent over a decade traveling across Egyptian villages collecting sacred and profane songs. Her captivating performances blend concert, theatre, and performance art—breathing new life into songs once on the verge of disappearing.
Having performed on world-renowned stages including the Cairo Opera House, Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris), and Jerash Amphitheater, Donia now brings her voice to the forefront in a stripped-down format that highlights the stories behind the melodies.
Following her performance, we invite you to a screening of the acclaimed contemporary queer musical:
Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?(Original Arabic Title: بشتقلك ساعات)
- Directed by Mohammad Shawky Hassan
- 66 minutes | Arabic / English (with subtitles)Egypt / Lebanon / Germany
Drawing from Arab folktales and set to the rhythms of Egyptian pop, this film reimagines the form of “One Thousand and One Nights.” Told through playful conversations between Scheherazade and ghosts of former lovers, it unfolds as a personal love diary—sensuous, tender, and defiantly queer.
Produced by Aflam Wardeshan and Amerikafilm, Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day? is a bold cinematic ode to desire, storytelling, and the enduring power of memory
- 20:00 Doors opening
- 20:30 a cappella performance by Donia Massoud
- 21:30 Break
- 22:00 – 23:06 Screening of Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day? by Mohammad Shawky Hassan
- 23:30 Doors close
