In Feathers, Omar El Zohairy transforms the absurd into a piercing reflection on social reality. What begins as a deadpan comedy, an ordinary father turned into a chicken during a magic trick, slowly reveals the quiet devastation of a woman forced to carry the unbearable weight of survival. With a rigorously composed visual style, the film embraces long takes, muted colors, and a rhythm that amplifies both humor and despair. The fantastical premise never slips into easy metaphor. Instead, it sharpens our perception of class, gender, and the grinding cruelty of bureaucracy. I love how Feathers trusts silence and awkwardness, allowing emotions to accumulate in the smallest gestures. It is at once darkly funny and profoundly humane, a story that lingers long after the credits roll. By unsettling our expectations, the film speaks powerfully to the resilience and vulnerability of those left to navigate an indifferent world. — SARRA BEN HASSEN