December Cinema Highlights: “Talaqni”, “If the Cat Disappears”, and “El Set” Lead the Lineup
✨ Egyptian cinemas are preparing for a December full of films ranging from comedy and drama to thriller, offering audiences diverse and exciting cinematic experiences.
As the year-end approaches, the Egyptian cinema scene is brimming with new releases promising a variety of experiences:
⭐ “If the Cat Disappears” – December 31
Starring Asser Yassin, Asmaa Galal, Mohamed Shaheen, Carmen Bsaibes, Entesar, Ala Sobhi, and Samah Anwar.
The film revolves around a daring museum art theft, intertwining the heist gang with museum staff, delivering surprises and emotional and psychological conflicts.
Combining action, romance, comedy, and suspense, the movie marks Sarah Noah’s first feature film direction, with a screenplay by Ayman Tar and production by KO Production.
⭐ “Talaqni” – December 24
A romantic comedy featuring Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Dina El Sherbiny, depicting a divorced couple facing financial crises and the complexities of inheritance, leading to comedic and dramatic conflicts.
Co-starring Hatem Salah, Donia Sami, Mahmoud Hafez, Yasmin Rahmy, Yasser El Tobgy, Sherif Hosny, Abed Anani, and Alaa Morsi, written by Ayman Bahgat Qamar, directed by Khaled Marei, and produced by New Century.
⭐ “El Set” – December 10
A biographical film highlighting the life of the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, showcasing key moments of her artistic and personal journey.
Directed by Marwan Hamed, screenplay by Ahmed Mourad, produced by Ahmed Badawy, Tamer Morsi, Mohamed Hefzy, Fadi Fahim, Wael Abdallah.
Featuring Mouna Zaki, Mohamed Farag, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Tamer Nabil, Sayed Ragab, with guest appearances from Ahmed Helmy, Amr Saad, Karim Abdel Aziz, Nelly Karim, and Amina Khalil.
Lebanese superstar Haifa Wehbe lit up Stockholm with an exceptional concert that attracted a large audience and featured remarkable interaction as fans sang along to her most popular songs in a highly energetic atmosphere.
“Bang Koly” premieres today in a medical and human drama exploring the behind-the-scenes world of public hospitals through the story of an anesthesiologist facing professional conflicts and difficult challenges while trying to prove herself beyond her family name.
Lebanese actress Manal Issa has achieved a new milestone in her film career after winning the Best Performance Award in the “Filmmakers of the Future” section at the Locarno Film Festival for her role in “L'estive.”
Syrian star Sulaf Fawakherji spoke openly about motherhood and her relationship with her two sons, revealing how she balances her artistic career with family life and her position on their possible future in acting.
