Amir El Masry Reveals His Role in "Al-Qasas": A Simple Yet Heartfelt Tale
Egyptian star Amir El Masry shares details about his role in his new film "Al-Qasas" directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, describing it as a simple yet impactful story about a family dreaming of success at least once ๐๐.
During his appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Amir El Masry expressed his admiration for the script of "Al-Qasas", noting that the film is a simple tale of a family whose greatest wish is to achieve success, even once. ๐ญโจ
Amir added that he felt an immediate understanding with the director, as if they had known each other for a long time, emphasizing that Abu Bakr Shawky has the potential to become a world-class director. ๐โญ
The film received a warm reception at the festival, with the attendance of the cast:
๐ฌ Amir El Masry
๐ฌ Nelly Karim
๐ฌ Karim Qassem
๐ฌ Sabry Fawaz
๐ฌ Sherif Desouky
๐ฌ Ahmed Kamal
๐ฌ Khaled Mansour
Alongside producers Mohamed Hefzy, Shahinaz El Akkad and festival guests Lebleba, Elham Shaheen, Hana Shiha.
๐ Film Plot:
Set in the summer of 1967, the film follows Ahmed, an ambitious pianist, who forms a deep friendship with Lise, an Austrian reporter. Despite family disapproval and societal restrictions, Ahmed strives to perform a public concert while maintaining his bond with Lise through the challenges of war and life.
๐ฅ Cast & Crew:
Amir El Masry, Nelly Karim, Valérie Paschener, Ahmed Kamal, Sabry Fawaz, Sherif Desouky, Ahmed El Azr, Khaled Mansour, directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, offering a humanistic vision from the 1960s to the 1980s, with a distinct artistic touch.
๐ Festival Opening:
The 5th edition opened with Giant, starring Amir El Masry as Yemeni-British boxer Amir Naseem Hamid, rising from Sheffield's working-class streets to global fame under coach Brendan Ingle, alongside Pierce Brosnan, directed and written by Rowan Athale, produced by Sylvester Stallone.
๐ Global Selections Program:
The festival’s program highlights top films of 2025, including 9 Middle East & North Africa premieres, featuring two Egyptian films debuting in Saudi Arabia:
๐๏ธ The Settlement – Dir. Mohamed Rashad
๐๏ธ My Father’s Scent – Dir. Mohamed Siam
Both films explore family dynamics and fatherhood with profound humanistic storytelling and remarkable performances.
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