Dubai: From award-winning magical realism to a hard-hitting refugee thriller, read on for the films from Arab directors that grabbed our attention last year. “Feathers” Director: Omar El-Zohairy Starring: Samy Bassouny, Mohamed Abd El-Hady, Fady Mina Fawszy A woman’s husband is turned into a chicken, forcing her to take care of his family. When he comes back, she kills him.