Reem gets more than she bargained for at a typical Arab ladies coffee visit when she decides to get her coffee cup read.
Ladies Coffee, set mostly in the Arabic language is a Lovecraftian horror film that explores the lore of fortune-telling and coffee cup reading in Arabia. In typical Arab fashion and on the prowl for lady suitors, Roula invites Zeina and her daughter Reem over for an Arabic coffee matinee. When young Reem is encouraged to participate in a coffee cup reading ritual, she gets more than she bargained for. In true Lovecraftian fashion, the ritual goes awry – she can no longer uns-ee what she now sees; she can no longer un-hear what she now hears, and things will never be the same again.
Amal Al-Agroobi is a filmmaker from the UAE with a passion for social-based and human-interest stories. Her themes are often Arab-centric, reflecting her identity and heritage. She started her career in 2012 in documentaries, winning multiple competitions worldwide before transitioning into genre cinema. She now writes and direct sci-fi, horror and fantasy. Amal also writes for television.
UK Premiere - Awan festival 2024
Swedish Premiere - Malmo Arab Film Festival 2024
Romanian Premiere - Babel Film Festival 2024
Italian Premiere - International Police Awards Festival 2024
Babel 2024 - Best Screenplay Award
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