All at once… 10 major Egyptian films compete in the Eid al-Adha season
By Ahmed Fawzy
In just a few weeks, the Eid al-Adha film season will kick off, a period eagerly awaited by filmmakers every year due to its importance and its distinction as the longest season, as it overlaps with the summer season.
Egyptian cinemas are set to witness of great momentum during the upcoming Eid al-Adha season, with ten films competing simultaneously for box office revenues. The lineup begins with the film “Samson and Delilah,” marking the return of Egyptian actor Ahmed El Awadi to the box office after a three-year absence. His last cinematic appearance was in “Al Eskandarani,” alongside Bayoumi Fouad and director Khaled Youssef. He recently decided to return with a new project co-starring Mai Omar, Khaled El Sawy, and Essam El Saqqa, written by Mahmoud Hamdan and directed by Raouf El Sayed.
Ramadan bets on “Assad”
The second film is “Assad,” starring Egyptian actor Mohamed Ramadan, marking his return to cinematic competition after a four-year hiatus. His last film was “Aal Zero,” released in 2023, which did not achieve major success. Ramadan is betting on “Assad” to become a strong contender at the box office, dedicating two full years to the project, which co-stars Magued El Kedwany and Razan Jamal, and is written and directed by Mohamed Diab.
Helmy and El Sakka
Actor Ahmed Helmy also returns to the big screen with “Ad’af Khalqoh,” which recently wrapped filming in preparation for its Eid al-Adha release. The film marks his first collaboration with Hend Sabry, who plays the female lead, blending social drama with situational comedy.
Among the competing films is also “Take Care of Yourself,” the first cinematic collaboration between Ahmed El Sakka and Yasmine Abdel Aziz. The film combines action and comedy within a simple social storyline.
“Seven Dogs” – the biggest production
Egyptian and Arab cinemas are also preparing for the largest production among the lineup, “Seven Dogs,” which took two years to film due to the complexity of its scenes and its heavy use of CGI and intense battle sequences. The film brings together Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz, alongside international stars such as Salman Khan and Monica Bellucci.
Continuing the competition among box office stars, Mohamed Emam joins the cinematic showdown with “Saqr w Kanaria,” marking his first collaboration with Chico, alongside Yousra El Lozy and Entesar, as well as a group of young stars. The film falls the action-comedy genre, in which Emam has succeeded in recent years.
Bosil’s first acting experience
Among the season’s films is also “Big Rami,” starring Ramez Galal, with co-stars Nesreen Amin and Bassma Bousil, who makes her acting debut. The film also includes a light touch of romance.
Actress Laila Elwi reunites with Bayoumi Fouad for the fourth time in cinema through “Ibn Meen Fehom,” a work that blends comedy and social drama, similar to their previous collaborations in “Mama Hamel,” “Gawaza Toxic,” and “Sugar Daddy.”
For the first time, actor Ahmed Dawood competes with two films in the upcoming Eid al-Adha season: “Eizma,” co-starring Salma Abu Deif and Basent Shawky, and “El Crash,” featuring Bassem Samra, Sherine Reda, Mirna Gamil, and Mariam El Gendy.