Egyptian cinema records a remarkable presence in “The Red Sea”
The third session of the Red Sea Film Festival (November 30 – December 9) will witness a remarkable participation of Egyptian cinema. It is considered the most prominent since the launch of the festival, with 4 films that were revealed on Monday, according to a statement issued by the festival. They are being shown within the “Arabian Masterpieces” program, which includes the screening of 11 films, including 7 films in their world premieres.
Egypt is participating in the films “A Nose and Three Eyes” by director Amir Ramses, and “Shamarekh” by director Amr Salama, in their world premiere. It is also participating in the films “Hajan” directed by Abu Bakr Shawqi, which is a co-production with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and “I Miss You” directed by Tamer Raghli, and a co-production with France and Switzerland.
Tunisian artist Dhafer El Abidine on a poster for the movie “A Nose and Three Eyes” (the producing company)
Egyptian director Amir Ramses expressed his pride in the participation of his film “A Nose and Three Eyes” in the “Arabian Masterpieces” section, saying in statements to Asharq Al-Awsat: “I am of course proud that the festival chose the film, and I hoped to be happy with that; But no one feels this situation in light of the ongoing war on Gaza,” stressing that “cinema must continue; Because it is a means of resistance,” he said.
Ramses had finished filming the film early last October, during his preparations for the canceled Cairo Film Festival, and through it he re-presents the novel “A Nose and Three Eyes” by novelist Ihsan Abdel Quddus, which Egyptian cinema had previously presented in a film bearing the same title in 1972. , starring Mahmoud Yassin, Naglaa Fathi, Magda Al-Khatib, and Mervat Amin.
Ramses kept the same title, stressing that he was not afraid of confusing the audience, and that he preferred to stay true to the original name of the novel in a contemporary treatment of the fictional text, with a different narrative form, new characters, and a different dramatic structure.
He noted that he is not concerned about comparison with the previous film, as it presents its events in the present time, through a good cinematic plot written by screenwriter Wael Hamdy, promising that the audience will watch an enjoyable film, hoping that it will like it.
The movie Ramses stars Tunisian artist Dhafer El Abidine, Salma Abu Deif, Saba Mubarak, Amina Khalil, Sedqi Sakhr, and Noura Mahmoud, and is produced by Egyptian Shahinaz El Akkad. Its events revolve through the doctor “Hashim Abdel Latif,” who concerns three women, each of whom has a story full of conflicts. The psychology that is reflected in their relationship with him.
Poster for the movie “Shamarikh” (producing company)
Director Amr Salama is also participating in his film “Shamarekh” in its world premiere, and its events revolve through an exciting story of a hired killer who escapes with a woman he was supposed to kill.
The director, who also wrote the film, said in press statements, “The film deals with the pressures that a person is exposed to that may cause him to explode like firebrands.” It stars Aser Yassin, Amina Khalil, Khaled Al-Sawy, and Adam Al-Sharqawi.
This is Amr Salama’s second participation in the Red Sea Festival. His film “Outside the Curriculum” was screened at the conclusion of the first session of the festival.
Director Abu Bakr Shawqi with the heroes of the movie “Hajan” during filming (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The film “Haggan” – a joint production between the Saudi “Ithra” Center and the Egyptian “Film Clinic” company by Mohamed Hefzy – is among the promising joint Egyptian works. The Toronto Film Festival witnessed its world premiere during its 48th session within the “Discovery” section, which deals with the first works of directors.
Director Abu Bakr Shawqi said in statements to Asharq Al-Awsat that he is very interested in showing the film to the Saudi audience at the Red Sea Festival. It was filmed in the Saudi desert and in wonderful places that had never been filmed before. He confirmed in previous statements to Asharq Al-Awsat his enthusiasm for working since he read the script on the idea of “camel racing,” which is a sport unknown in the Western world.
The movie “Hajan” stars Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr, Ibrahim Al-Hassawi, Al-Shaima Al-Tayeb, Muhammad Al-Zahrani, and Toulin Barboud. It deals with the story of Matar and his brother Ghanem, who is involved in an unfortunate accident, so Matar decides to go camel racing to save the life of the camel, Hafira.
Egyptian-French director Tamer Raghli is participating in the film “Return to Alexandria” in English, while it is titled “I Miss You” in Arabic.
Poster for the movie “I Miss You” (Red Sea Cinema)
The film was co-written by Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah, and it stars Nadine Labaki, French artist Fanny Ardan, and Hani Adel and Salwa Othman from Egypt.
The film follows the journey of psychiatrist Sue during her return from Switzerland, where she immigrated 20 years ago, to her hometown of Alexandria to visit her mother in her final days.
During her sudden trip, Sue becomes loaded with distant memories mixed with nostalgia and the ghosts of the past and everything in it, recalling her memories of Egypt, the Nile, and Alexandria.
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2023-11-08 08:47:17