Wegz & Ali El Arabi reunite for their debut feature film 'Watar Wahid'
After their powerful music video collaborations, Wegz and filmmaker Ali El Arabi shift into cinema with 'Watar Wahid', a debut feature film promising real stories, bold vision, and human connection.
Jun 19, 2025
After shaking up the music world with 'Ez El Arab' and 'Ba'oda Ya Blady', rap star Wegz and acclaimed Egyptian director Ali El Arabi are taking their creative partnership to new heights. The duo is now teaming up for their first feature-length film, 'Watar Wahid'.
Known for his emotionally charged, socially rooted storytelling in films like 'Captains of Zaatari', which screened at Cannes and Sundance, El Arabi brings his signature realism and global festival pedigree to the collaboration. Meanwhile, Wegz's voice, already an anthem for a generation, continues to evolve in new directions.
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