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Smile

"Beautiful from the outside in"

A heartwarming exploration of a community art project by photographer Tawfik Elgazzar providing free portraits for locals and passers-by in Sydney, Australia's Inner West. The film explores the nature of individuality, cultural diversity and the positive joy for the photographer of seeing his subjects smile.

Top Cast

  • Tawfik Elgazzar

    Tawfik Elgazzar

    Self

  • Hanna Lucas

    Hanna Lucas

    Self

  • Alan Wigg

    Alan Wigg

    Self

  • Richard William-Joseph

    Richard William-Joseph

    Self

  • Sheila William-Joseph

    Sheila William-Joseph

    Self

  • Melissa Bassett

    Melissa Bassett

    Self

  • Zoe Bassett

    Zoe Bassett

    Self

  • Ella Bassett

    Ella Bassett

    Self

  • Agusdy Dumais

    Agusdy Dumais

    Self

Overview

A heartwarming exploration of a community art project by photographer Tawfik Elgazzar providing free portraits for locals and passers-by in Sydney, Australia's Inner West. The film explores the nature of individuality, cultural diversity and the positive joy for the photographer of seeing his subjects smile.

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