Shall I Compare You to a Summer's Day?

Shall I Compare You to a Summer's Day?

In this contemporary queer musical from Egyptian director Mohammad Shawky Hassan, soft speaking voices and a dreamlike soundscape of Egyptian pop music combine to create an almost hallucinatory cinematic experience. Based on a diary of the filmmaker's personal love stories, and told in the form of a tale from "One Thousand and One Nights," Hassan's film gives us a glimpse into the sensual experiences of gay Egyptian men. Telling their stories with humor, tenderness and wit, the power of prose commands attention and allows viewers to be completely swept up in Hassan's unique vision. With gorgeous colors, handsome actors and imaginative editing, Shall I Compare You To a Summer's Day? is a truly unique gay fantasia.