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Egypt Today
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Short Blackout Joins Official Lineup at Prestigious Palm Springs Festival
The Egyptian short film Blackout has been officially selected to compete at the 37th edition of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The film will participate in the 'Welcome to the Neighborhood' section, contending for top honors among more than 300 short films representing over 100 countries. This comes in coincidence with the release of the film's official trailer. Held annually in Palm Springs, California, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the world's most prestigious platforms for short films. The seven-day event is an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Goya-qualifying festival, showcasing outstanding short films from approximately 60 countries each year. Blackout competed in the official competition of the 55th Tampere Film Festival in Finland where it received a wide acclaim. Tampere Film Festival is one of Europe's oldest and largest short film festivals, serving as a qualifier for the Academy Awards (Oscars), BAFTA, and the European Film Academy. Blackout features a stellar ensemble cast, including Gihan El Shamashergy, Sedky Sakhr, Malek Emad, Yara Goubran, Naglaa Younis, Shaimaa Farouk, and Youssef Drees. The film is written and directed by Ahmed Moustafa ElZogbhy and produced by Hind Metwalli, with co-producers Mohamed Hefzy, Safei ElDin Mahmoud, Baho Bakhsh, Aly El Araby, Ahmed Amer, Sherif Fathy, Ibrahim ElNaggary, and Moustafa El Kashef. The film takes place at dawn on the eve of Eid, in a residential building where a family faces a sudden health crisis as their grandfather falls gravely ill. The male members of the family leave urgently to find a doctor but do not return, leaving the women and their children behind in a state of anxiety and anticipation, clinging to the hope of a miracle. As tensions rise, the women are startled by the unexpected arrival of a young woman, a tenant in the same building, accompanied by a mysterious man. This encounter sparks a series of intense psychological reactions among the women and their children, who begin projecting their suppressed fears and anxieties onto the young woman and her companion. This dramatic twist unveils deeper complexities in their relationships and inner struggles, capturing the essence of psychological projection in a gripping narrative.
CairoScene
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egypt's ‘Blackout' Selected for Palm Springs International ShortFest
The film stars Gihan El Shamashergy, Sedky Sakhr, Yara Goubran, and Malek Emad. Jun 04, 2025 Egyptian short film 'Blackout' has been officially selected to compete at the 37th edition of the Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the world's most prestigious short film festivals. The film will screen in the 'Welcome to the Neighbourhood' section, alongside over 300 shorts from more than 100 countries. Directed and written by Ahmed Moustafa ElZogbhy and produced by Hind Metwalli, Blackout follows a family during the early hours of Eid, as a health emergency spirals into psychological tension inside a Cairo apartment building. With the male family members gone in search of a doctor, the women and children are left behind, until a mysterious tenant and her companion arrive, triggering a confrontation with their own fears and expectations. The film stars Gihan El Shamashergy, Sedky Sakhr, Yara Goubran, and Malek Emad. Co-producers include Mohamed Hefzy, Safei ElDin Mahmoud, and Aly El Araby, among others. Blackout previously competed at Finland's Tampere Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim. The Palm Springs ShortFest, held annually in California, is an Oscar, BAFTA, and Goya-qualifying event, spotlighting standout global shorts.
Egypt Today
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
LOVE BITES by Mahmoud Zain to Premiere at Aswan International Women Film Festival
LOVE BITES is a 12-minute dramatic journey like no other, created by Egyptian filmmaker Mahmoud Zain. With its fresh narrative and bold perspective, this film offers a unique look at Egyptian storytelling. It stars famous Egyptian actor Sedky Sakhr and will have its world premiere at the Aswan International Women's Film Festival, where it proudly stands as the only Egyptian film in the official competition. The film follows two brothers, Zaher and Murad, who find themselves in conflict over how to perform the ritual washing and shrouding of their deceased sister, Hayam, after discovering love bites on her body. Fearing a scandal as well-wishers and mourners begin to arrive outside, the two brothers and their wives must make a decision that may affect the entire family. The film stars the well-known Egyptian actor Sedky Sakhr, who commented on his involvement in the film, saying, "What inspired me to be part of this film is its bold subject matter and its approach to the issue from a different perspective. Its participation in a festival dedicated to films about women is a testament to its support for women's causes, as well as the film's strong impact and high artistic value." In addition to Sedky Sakhr, the cast includes Mahmoud Zain, Sohila Alanwar, Nadia Hassan, Mahmoud Yehia, Sara Alaaeldin, and Rowan Alaa Eldin. It was shot by cinematographer Moamen Alameldin and edited by Mohamed Mamdouh. Ali Soliman was the executive producer, and the art director was Mohamed Osama Hassan. Ramy Magdy recorded the sound, with sound design and mix by Amr Soliman. The colorist was Tarek Abdelkader.
CairoScene
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
WATCH: Sedky Sakhr on Ramadan Series ‘El Nos'
If Sedky Sakhr were to put together a gang, which of his fellow actors would he recruit? Mar 24, 2025 Following the release of 'El Nos', starring Ahmed Amin, Sedky Sakhr, and Asmaa Abulyazeid, we caught up with Sakhr to dive deeper into his role as 'El Sagh Elwi'. In the 2025 Ramadan series, Sakhr portrays an undercover officer who becomes part of a team of master thieves led by Abdel Aziz El-Nos, played by Ahmed Amin. Set in the 1930s, the historical comedy follows El-Nos, a reformed pickpocket, as he assembles a crew to resist the British occupation through daring operations.
Egypt Today
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Sedky Sakhr, Ahmed Amin, and Asmaa Abulyazeid Sing Dingy Dingy by Sayed Darwish Behind the Scenes of ‘El Nos'
A musical moment behind the scenes! Sedky Sakhr, Ahmed Amin, and Asmaa Abulyazeid bring Dingy Dingy by Sayed Darwish to life on the set of 'El Nos' - a nostalgic tune with a fresh twist. The series stars Ahmed Amin, Asmaa Abulyazid, Sedky Sakhr, Hamza El Eilly, Samia Trabelsi, Donia Sami, Samar Allam, Doaa Hakam, Abdulrahman Mohamed, Esraa Ahmed Atiya, and Wael Eini. "El Nos" is inspired by the book 'Mozakarat Nashal' (Memoirs of a Pickpocket) by researcher Ayman Othman. The screenplay is written by Sherif Abdel Fattah, Abdelrahman Gawish, and Wagih Sabri, directed by Hossam Ali, and produced by Aroma Studios. Set in the 1930s during the British occupation, 'El Nos' unfolds in a comedic framework. Ahmed Amin plays a skilled pickpocket who decides to repent and renounce theft. He forms a group to resist the British occupation, enlisting a girl played by Asmaa Abulyazid—and a police officer named Alawi, portrayed by Sedky Sakhr, along with a team of pickpockets.
