Egyptian director عمرو سلامة sparked widespread discussion after criticizing what he described as growing disruptive behavior inside cinema halls 🎬⚠️
Through his official Facebook account, Salama expressed frustration over audience members who fail to respect basic cinema etiquette, saying that the movie-going experience has increasingly become unpleasant for many viewers 🍿📱
He highlighted issues such as talking during screenings, answering phone calls, playing mobile games, and screen brightness distractions that negatively affect others’ viewing experience 🎥💡
According to Salama, such behavior forces attentive viewers into the uncomfortable role of constantly reminding others to stay quiet, which ultimately ruins the cinematic atmosphere 🎭📢
He questioned why some people choose to go to cinemas if they are not interested in watching the film, suggesting that other venues or home viewing options may be more suitable for them 🏠📺
The director also called on cinema management to enforce stricter rules and take action against disruptive individuals to ensure a better environment for genuine moviegoers 🎬⚖️
He warned that if such behavior continues, it could negatively impact cinema attendance and ultimately lead to financial losses for the industry 📉🍿
Salama emphasized that both management and audiences share responsibility in preserving the cinema experience by respecting shared space and maintaining basic etiquette 🤝🎥
He concluded by encouraging viewers not to stay silent when faced with disruptive behavior and to report issues to cinema management to protect the integrity of the movie experience 🎬✨
