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Al-Ahram Weekly
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
The butterfly effect
After a thriving Ramadan television season packed with exceptional shows, the Eid film season is offering comedies like Negoum Al-Sahel (North Coast Stars), Al-Safa Thanaweya Banat (Al-Safa High School for Girls) and Faar Bi Sabaa Arwah (A Rat with Seven Lives), the latter directed by Shadi Ali and starring Mohamed Lotfi and Suleiman Eid. Directed by Raouf Al-Sayed and starring Ahmed Dash, Mayan Al-Sayed and Ali Sobhi, Negoum Al-Sahel is romantic comedy set in the North Coast. Al-Safa Thanaweya Banat (Al-Safa High School for Girls), directed by Amr Salah and starring Ali Rabei, Mohamed Tharwat and Bayoumi Fouad, is about a young male teacher who has issues dealing with women appointed to a girls' school. But the box office sensation, with revenues that have crossed the LE 50 million mark in a few days, is Siko Siko (a term for something you don't wish to spell out, usually sex, but here it refers to drugs). It features Essam Omar and Taha Al-Dessouki, who starred in the Ramadan TV series Welad Al-Shams (Sons of the Sun) Nos Al-Shaab Esmo Mohamed (Half the Population Named Mohamed), respectively. Omar is also known for the indie hit Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo. He also starred in Nadine Khan's series Massar Egbari (Ahead Only) last year, which featured a similar theme revolving around two brothers (the other played by Ahmed Dash) who meet for the first time at their father's deathbed. Siko Siko focuses on the reunion of two cousins: Selim Al-Beheiry (Taha Al-Dessouki) and Yehia Al-Beheiry (Essam Omar) at the lawyer's office following their estranged uncle's death, which leaves them with an inheritance of up to LE15 million. Trying to resolve past differences in order to divide the money, they soon realise that what they are left with is not cash but drugs. The film is divided into chapters of varying lengths, showing the changes in the lives and ambitions of the two young men. Selim has a video game project he is trying to market, but he faces difficulties in finding a sponsor or even enthusiasm among his own friends, who kick him out of the apartment he shares with them when he is unable to pay the rent. Meanwhile Yehia is struggling to find a job, failing to adapt to different work environments as he often ends up assaulting his managers for various reasons, which leads to him leaving the job after a short while; he currently works at a shipping company. However, circumstances push Yehia and Selim together to accept the challenge and embark on an adventure selling the drugs left to them by their uncle. This decision places them in many difficult comic situations due to their lack of experience in the field. At the same time, their new drug-selling activities negatively impact their personal lives, especially their romantic relationships. Selim is attached to his university colleague Ghada (Diana Hisham) but their love has suffered from his lack of financial means; now he knows he will be a wealthy man, he decides to meet her parents. As luck would have it, Ghada's father is Wael Al-Kordy (Bassem Samra), one of the top figures in the drug enforcement department of the police. At the same time things quickly become complicated when a gang leader appears – played by Khaled Al-Sawi – claiming his right to the drugs they are trying to sell and trying to kill them. The screenplay utilises the Selim's storyline involving the video game he created and how they started to take advantage of that game as a tool to sell the drugs online. This element is cleverly woven into the drug-dealing plot. Yehia's connection to his drug dealer Al-Wensh (played by the brilliant Ali Sobhi), introduces them to a powerful drug lord, Abu Leila (played by Mahmoud Azab), who may be able to assist them. This culminates in a hilarious scene showing how Yehia makes use of the shipping company he works for as the base for their new business, taking advantage of the delivery motorcycles and the computers right after the normal work day. The film, directed by Omar Al-Mohandes with a screenplay by Mohamed Al-Dabah, successfully creates a genuine story that derives its comedic situations from its own narrative. Featuring the talents of Al-Dessouki and Omar, the film effectively utilises every subplot, but it is their own charisma that arguably makes it such a success. * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 April, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al Bawaba
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Eid al-Fitr 2025: upcoming Egyptian films to watch this holiday season
ALBAWABA - Eid al-Fitr 2025 brings a diverse lineup of Egyptian films, from comedy to action-packed thrillers. People are looking for Eid movies to watch with their family as Eid al-Fitr draws near. During the Eid al-Fitr 2025 season, theaters anticipate the release of a wide variety of films and cinematic works, ranging from action to comedy to tragedy. We expect a sizable audience to enjoy these pieces. The following report presents the list of films that will be part of the Eid al-Fitr 2025 film season, which Egyptian moviegoers are eagerly anticipating: 2025 Eid al-Fitr Movies The Eid al-Fitr 2025 film season is attracting many films. The most well-known movies and celebrities taking part in this season include: Siko Siko "Siko Siko" is one of the movies taking part in the Eid al-Fitr 2025 film season, and it stars Taha Desouky and Essam Omar. The film will center on a thrilling tale of two young men; one of them is a video gamer, and the other works for a shipping company. Both get caught in a situation that takes them in unexpected directions and forces them to escape with minimal damage. Restart the movie. Actress Hana El Zahed and star Tamer Hosny are also participating in the Eid Al-Fitr film season's "Restart" movie. Among the many celebrities in the movie are Mohamed Tharwat and Basem Samra. The remaining cast members are still in the process of signing contracts. Sara Wafik is the director, and Ayman Bahgat Qamar wrote the movie. The film Far Be 7 Troah Mohamed Lotfy's "B 7 Troah" is one of the movies that are part of the Eid Al-Fitr 2025 film season. The film's events unfold in a lighthearted setting, centering around seven unique narratives featuring a diverse cast of characters. They are all connected by a strange body that sarcastically moves between them, disrupting their lives as they try to shake it. "Al Safa Secondary School for Girls" is a film that actor Ali Rabie is competing in during the Eid al-Fitr 2025 film season. The events of the movie take place in a social comedy environment and revolve around Ali Rabie's character, an upper Egyptian teacher at a ladies' school who goes through many crises, funny situations, and a passionate love story. The motion picture "Stars of the Coast" ahmedmdash Instagram As part of the Eid al-Fitr 2025 film season, actor Ahmed Dash is starring in the movie "Stars of the Coast." A young guy and a young woman fall in love at the start of the film, which takes place in a tense environment. The young man chooses to go to the North Coast with his companion to contact his sweetheart, where several surprising detours take place. Along with rapper Felix, who is making his acting debut, the film also stars Ahmed Dash, Mayan El-Sayed, Ali Sobhi, Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Ali El-Sabaa, Malek Emad, and Tamima Hafez. Raouf El-Sayed is the film's director, and Mohamed Galal and Karim Youssef are its writers.
Egypt Today
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
First Look at Nogoum El Sahel, the Upcoming Eid al-Fitr Film
The production company of 'Nogoum El Sahel' has unveiled the first images from the film set to premiere on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. The film is among the highly anticipated releases of the Eid season, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Ahmed Dash, Mayan El Sayed, Ali Sobhi, Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Ali El Sebaa, Malek Emad, and Tamima Hafez. It also marks the acting debut of rapper Felix and boasts several guest appearances. Produced by RAW Entertainment—known for its successful Welad Rizk franchise—the film is backed by Synergy Plus, Film Square, and The Roof Productions. Welad Rizk 3 recently shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing film in Egyptian cinema history, with earnings exceeding 250 million EGP. Nogoum El Sahel is directed by Raouf El Sayed, and written by Mohamed Galal, with additional contributions from Karim Youssef.
