Egyptian short film Fakh (Trap) was screened at the Cannes International Film Festival’s Critics Week, the local press reported. Directed by Nada Riyadh, the film follows the story of a couple whose relationship is ending amid difficult circumstances. Fakh is Riyadh’s second short film.

Also making the rounds: Anas Tolba’s Between Two Seas, which will make its US debut at this year’s Brooklyn Film Festival. Tolba will be on hand for screenings on 4 and 6 June. The film picked up two nods at the Aswan International Women’s Festival, Ahram Online reports.