About this Video
How could I ever hope to understand my Egyptian heritage if my one connection (my grandmother) was conditioned to prioritize western culture over Egyptian culture? I made Key of Life to answer this question and to interrogate my own connection to Egypt. Inspired by the works of Maya Deren, I felt called to explore my anger towards imperialism, the cultural hatred bred by British colonialists in Egypt, and the shame of not understanding my culture through a dream-like walk through the woods.
Creator
Dylan Jagla
Creator
Dylan Jagla is a screenwriter and filmmaker passionate about championing underrepresented voices. Her work centers on the loneliness of coming of age as an “outsider,” queer joy in spite of oppressive forces, and insecurities surrounding mixed cultural identities.