World Premiere of "Marriage or Funeral" at Red Sea Film Festival Without Sherif Salama
Amira Diab’s film "Marriage or Funeral" had its world premiere at the Red Sea Film Festival with Nelly Karim, Loubna, and other stars, while Sherif Salama and Entesar were absent due to filming commitments 💫
The world premiere of "Marriage or Funeral", directed by Amira Diab, took place within the Arab Classics program at the fifth Red Sea Film Festival 🎬✨. The premiere was attended by Nelly Karim, Loubna, screenwriter Dina Maher, Malik and Kinzi Sultan, Farida Ragab, musician Seif El Din Helal, and producer Mohamed Abdelkhaleq, while Sherif Salama and Entesar had to return to Cairo due to weather delays and filming obligations 💫.
The film’s final screening is scheduled for Friday, December 12, at Cinema 5, Culture Square, with strong audience attendance.
Antoine Khalifa, Director of the Arab and Classic Program, thanked producer Hisham Abdelkhaleq for supporting the world premiere before its theatrical release, praising the stars’ presence and continuous support for the festival.
Director Amira Diab expressed gratitude to the cast and crew, saying:
"Thanks to producer Hisham Abdelkhaleq and Sherif Salama, and to Nelly Karim for her stellar performance including a beautiful ballet dance with designer Walid Aouni, and to the legendary Loubna, as well as Hadeel Kamel and director Hany Abu Asaad, my partner and mentor in cinema."
Nelly Karim shared her excitement about the premiere, noting the film belongs to the romantic comedy genre she adores:
"Stay in the marriage, skip the funeral! The film will leave a wonderful feeling for the audience" ✨🎬💫.
Loubna added:
"I’m very happy to present the film at the Red Sea Festival among a wonderful audience. Amira Diab presented me in a fresh way, making the film a lasting mark in my career."
The film stars Nelly Karim, Sherif Salama, Loubna, Lebanese actor Adel Karam, Entesar, Mahmoud El Bazawy, Amir Salah El Din, and Dina Maher.
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