Five centuries of history. One fading voice. A journey to save the Arab world’s most iconic puppet art.

Aragouz is a documentary about one of the oldest and most important folk arts in the Arab world. Tracing the 500-year journey of Egypt’s traditional puppet theatre—known as Aragouz or Karagoz—the film explores its origins, cultural impact, and present-day struggle to survive. Through a hybrid format that blends historical storytelling with performance, the narrative is led by the Aragouz puppet himself, guiding viewers through streets, souks, and shadow-lit screens.

Featuring interviews with historians, performers, and cultural advocates, Aragouz is a visually rich and deeply respectful tribute to a dying art—and a call to keep it alive for future generations.