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CairoScene
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Modern Classic ‘Sahar El Layali' Returns to Zawya Cinema on April 30th
A landmark of early 2000s Egyptian cinema returns to the big screen for a special screening in Downtown Cairo. Apr 27, 2025 Downtown Cairo's Zawya Cinema is set to host a special screening of 'Sahar El Layali' ('Sleepless Nights') on Wednesday, April 30th, offering fans of Egyptian cinema the chance to revisit one of the most influential films of its generation. First released in 2003, 'Sahar El Layali' is widely regarded as a modern classic for its unflinching portrayal of personal relationships, marital tensions, and societal expectations in contemporary Egypt. The film marked director Hani Khalifa's debut feature and Tamer Habib's first feature as a screenwriter. It follows four couples as they navigate love, betrayal, and disillusionment, painting a raw, emotionally complex portrait of urban middle-class life. Featuring a celebrated ensemble cast—including Mona Zaki, Khaled Abol Naga, Sherif Mounir, Hanan Turk, Ola Ghanem, Gihan Fadel and Ahmed Helmy—the film was praised for its character-driven storytelling and naturalistic dialogue, a shift from the more melodramatic styles that had dominated Egyptian cinema in previous decades. 'Sahar El Layali' was a commercial and critical success, winning several awards, including Best Film at the Cairo International Film Festival and the Egyptian National Film Festival.
Egypt Today
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
A Sequel To ‘Sahar El Layaly' Is In The Works
Acclaimed scriptwriter Tamer Habib announced that a second part of the movie 'Sahar El Layaly' is being prepared, but with a new cast, and it will address the issues of the current era. It is worth noting that 'Sahar El Layaly' achieved great success when it was released in July 2003, earning over 9 million LE. The film relied on an ensemble cast, including Ahmed Helmy, Mona Zaki, Sherif Mounir, Ola Ghanem, Hanan Turk, Fathy Abdelwahab, Gihan Fadel, and Entesar. It was written by Tamer Habib and directed by Hany Khalifa.
