The Roundup

After a post-coital argument with Lina (Ekram Marcus), Adnan (Kamal Ramadan) hightails it without grabbing his gun. With his pants barely pulled up, he runs into Absi (Ganja Chakado), a young man who's not keen on rejoining the fighting. He wants to dodge the "kasha," the annual round-up of soldiers. The pair then embark on a wild 24 hours — dodging their higher-ups, elders, and romantic rivals alike — to try and get back Adnan's girl, his gun, and his dignity. (Toronto International Film Festival)