Luxor is a 2020 drama film directed by Zeina Durra and starring Andrea Riseborough, Karim Saleh, and Sherine Reda. The film follows Hana, a British aid worker who returns to Luxor, an ancient Egyptian city where she worked years ago. As she wanders through the city, she comes across Sultan, a talented archeologist and her former lover.
As Hana and Sultan revisit their past, they both confront their regrets and the choices they made. Hana is haunted by memories of her work in Luxor, where she witnessed the devastation caused by war and conflict. Meanwhile, Sultan struggles with his personal and professional failures.
Throughout the film, Hana comes into contact with the people of Luxor, including a group of school children who ask her for help. As she spends time with them, she realizes that they are the embodiment of hope and resilience, and she begins to see the possibilities of a better future.
Luxor is a poignant exploration of memory, loss, and the power of human connection. Through its stunning visuals and intimate performances, the film transports viewers to a world imbued with history and beauty, but also shadowed by pain and uncertainty.