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CairoScene
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Amir El-Masry Stars in Venice Critics' Week Closing Film
Amir El-Masry stars in 100 Nights of Hero, directed by Julia Jackman and based on Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel, the closing film of Venice Critics' Week. Jul 30, 2025 Amir El-Masry will star in 100 Nights of Hero, the closing film of this year's Critics' Week at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which runs from August 27th to September 9th. The fantasy romance is directed by Julia Jackman and adapted from Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel of the same name. Set in a remote castle, the story unfolds with the arrival of a mysterious guest and follows the characters as events spiral into the surreal. El-Masry plays Jerome, joining a cast that includes Emma Corrin, Maika Monroe, Nick Galitzine, and Richard E. Grant. The role marks another step in El-Masry's expanding international career. He is also set to appear in Giant, where he plays British-Yemeni boxing icon Prince Naseem Hamed. The film traces Hamed's rise from working-class life in Sheffield to international fame, shaped by his partnership with trainer Brendan Ingle. Directed and written by Rowan Athale, Giant features Pierce Brosnan and is produced by Sylvester Stallone. El-Masry recently received critical recognition for In Camera, which screened at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. The film was also shown internationally at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. He has wrapped filming a new narrative feature alongside Nelly Karim, directed by Abu Bakr Shawky and produced by Mohamed Hefzy's Film Clinic.
Identity
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Identity
Amir El-Masry's 100 Nights of Hero to Close Critics' Week at Venice Film Festival
Amir El-Masry's latest international feature, 100 Nights of Hero, has been officially selected as the closing film of Critics' Week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 9. El-Masry takes on the role of Jerome in this cinematic adaptation of Isabel Greenberg's acclaimed graphic novel. Directed by Julia Jackman, the film also features an impressive ensemble cast including Emma Corrin, Maika Monroe, and Nicholas Galitzine. Set in a remote castle, 100 Nights of Hero explores the upheaval caused by the arrival of a mysterious and charismatic house guest. Amir El-Masry's new film Giant is set to hit cinemas across the UK and Europe this October, with releases in the US and the Middle East to follow shortly after.
CairoScene
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Official Trailer Released for Amir El Masry Film 'Giant'
Directed by Rowan Athale and produced by Sylvester Stallone, the boxing drama features a leading performance from El-Masry alongside Pierce Brosnan. Jul 23, 2025 The official trailer for 'Giant', starring Amir El-Masry, has been released ahead of its UK and Europe cinema launch this October. The film draws inspiration from the life of British-Yemeni boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed, charting his rise from modest beginnings to global stardom under the guidance of coach Brendan Ingle. Directed by Rowan Athale and produced by Sylvester Stallone, the film features a leading performance from El-Masry alongside Pierce Brosnan. Its release is expected to follow in the US and Middle East shortly after the October rollout. El-Masry recently earned critical attention for his role in 'In Camera', which premiered at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and competed in several others including the BFI London Film Festival and CIFF. He also stars in the upcoming '100 Nights of Hero', based on Isabel Greenberg's novel and directed by Julia Jackman, as well as 'The Stories', opposite Nelly Karim and directed by Abu Bakr Shawky.
