Morad Makram Defends Mona Zaki: Attacks on “El Set” Go Beyond Artistic Criticism
Actor Morad Makram emphasizes that the controversy surrounding the film El Set is not only about Mona Zaki but targets a wide range of Egyptian artists, highlighting the need to protect Egyptian art as a core component of cultural identity.
In a notable statement 🌟, actor Morad Makram shared his perspective on the controversy surrounding the film “El Set”, asserting that the criticism has exceeded the boundaries of artistic review and does not target Mona Zaki alone, but a large group of Egyptian artists in recent times 🎭🔥.
Makram emphasized that Egyptian art is a fundamental pillar of the nation’s cultural identity, and that repeated attacks on it could be interpreted as an attempt to undermine Egypt’s artistic and cultural status in the region 🌍✨.
He added:
“Art is not just entertainment; it is a cultural and civilizational message. When it is attacked unfairly, we are also attacking the artistic heritage that represents us globally.” 💫
Makram confirmed that Egyptian artists consistently aim to deliver high-quality and impactful work, welcoming constructive criticism, while attacks that exceed artistic boundaries can harm the reputation of the art scene and diminish the value of achievements made over the years 🏆🎬.
He concluded by stressing that defending colleagues is part of his national and artistic responsibility, and emphasized that discussions around art should be objective and based on clear artistic criteria, free from bias or unjustified media campaigns.
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