An image of the promotional poster for the Ramadan series “Under Guardianship” led by Egyptian actress Mona Zaki has sparked widespread controversy as she once again shed light on the veiled woman in the drama. , others supported Jackie. , who “shed light on many forms of art society” and felt that “judging an entire body of work from a single propaganda image is ludicrous and out of touch with reality.”
Followers compared Jackie’s image to that of retired Egyptian actress Hanan Turk in “The Interest” and asked her to emulate Jackie if she decides to play a hidden role again. Commenting on this, critic Karim Al-Masri says, “Turk’s image was that of a good woman, which was evident in the background of events, while the jockey series was still unclear, and it is not correct to judge it from a propaganda film.” He added to Asharq Al-Awsat, “The story of the job is completely different from what people have been spreading in terms of distortion and abuse.”
Egyptian writer Shamek al-Shandawili criticized Zaki’s image on his personal Facebook page, writing: “The difference between the image of Hanan Turk and Mona Zaki is the love or hate of the veil.” Some of the art and media community in Egypt, including broadcaster Amr Ateeb, defended her on “The Story”, saying, “I respect every woman or girl who wears a veil, because the veil is an obligation.” “Isn’t there a woman in an evil veil?” He asked, “We have all forms in society, and the role of art is to present them.”
Artist Nashwa Mustafa said, “Jackie is an important and great Egyptian actress who will do an amazing job.” Artist Khaled Sarhan wrote: “Mona Zaki is a great star and an artist who is in our hearts with her talent and creativity.” Screenwriter Tamer Habib commented, “The work includes a team of artists led by talented professional Mona Zaghi. , so it will bring joy and happiness to common people. Amr Mahmood Yasin wrote: “Can a sane person explain to me why there are people criticizing the design of the poster of Mona Zaghi series? “
The events of the series revolve around the character “Hanan” in 15 episodes, a woman in her mid-thirties who is responsible for her two children after her husband dies. » Working to get back the means to guarantee her and her two children a decent life, as she pursues a fishing career, she comes into conflict with some men who refuse to share her profession, written by Sherin and Khaled Diab and directed by Muhammad Shakir Qutair.
The critic, Magda Khairallah, felt that the widespread controversy surrounding the series had reached the point of demanding an explanation in the Egyptian parliament last January to demand a halt to its filming, whether supporters or detractors. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that what is happening is absurd, unacceptable and unjust, calling for patience, follow-up and later judgement.
Many veiled artists such as Hind Sabri, Hanan Durg, Sabreen, Dora and Nelly Karim have appeared in their artwork, but they have not come under similar attack. On this, Khairalla says: “Some of them have already been criticized, but the earlier attack on Jackie may be a trigger to criticize him again.”
They celebrate Syrian star Abbas al-Nouri On her birthday, in her own special and special way, she chose a picture from her childhood and paired it with a message to her late father and mother, with lots of thanks and love and her family.
A message on the topic of dumb love
Syrian star Abbas Al-Nouri celebrated his birthday in a different way when he posted a picture of himself from his childhood days on social networking site “Facebook” through his official account and attached it with a touching message. His late parents and his wife and children loved him for how much they celebrated this day.
And he said Abbas al-Nuri In his letter, which he attached to the photo titled The Mute Love: Every occasion about me, my (small) family… remembered me, celebrated me, with them. Because I’m not used to the way I used to be, I don’t remember, feelings overwhelm me at every opportunity, ringing alarm bells for me, he fought so hard to express me, nothing but confusion came out of me because my occasions didn’t match what I grew up with. I became a prisoner of their happiness and clung to their happiness because it loves me. , this is what I should feel, on the contrary, some people’s need turned into a dream… Every year my age and days change, I grow old… And every year the question arises in me. Growing, piling up, drowning in my mind and memory… I have never known or remembered a day when we had the pleasure of gathering together in my family’s home on an occasion that belonged to one of them.
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His parents’ birthdays were only known when their obituaries were printed
he added Abbas al-Nuri“I didn’t know my father’s birthday until the day his obituary was printed. Similarly, my mother (may God have mercy on her) in the past also…doesn’t remember anything except plucking a fly and waiting to escape. Without thanking anyone, in our own way, on traditional holidays celebrated by all the community, without me thanking, without believing, without understanding the occasion.. my father bought me all the necessities of childhood. , who was young, educated, and troubled, he is still supporting me with the determination he passed on to me in his love for work. He considered work as a prayer, as if there is no value without work, there is no value. To pray without work.. And my mother filled me with more fear. During my days, I found out that every morning she trusted only me and sent me a code and no one else.
Rest in peace… Happy New Year
Al-Nuri continued in his letter: Their love reached me in the clearest form possible, and in the last days of their lives, my true concern was to thank them for the extreme clarity they showed in loving me, and to worship everyone. (Mute) But that love that lived in its loud voice… To my father and mother in heaven I still grow. Still work.
My little family is still laboring in love and attaining it every morning, and the kiss of my prayers will be your value, so be sure to rest. Happy New Year.
Scores of colleagues, fans and followers of Syrian star Abbas Al-Noori interacted with the photo and touching message to join his family in wishing him long life, health and happiness. Late parenting.
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Arrival at “Jam Al-Sal”.
On the other hand, at the artistic level, it is given to the Syrian star Abbas al-Nuri Currently on MBC serial channel “Ease Jam” It again gets high follow-up rates and the series is written by Ali Moin Saleh and directed by Rasha Sharbadji. Al-Noori plays the role of “Sheikh Malek” in the series, where he plays the lead opposite the all-star Amal Arafa. , Mahmoud Nasr, Khaled Al-Kish, Hassan Khalil et al.
This is the second show of the series after its premiere during the Ramadan 2023 drama season on MBC and Shahid platform, during which the work was a huge success.
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Is he participating in the Arabic series?
As for his upcoming participations, Syrian star Abbas Al-Nouri is likely to join the main role in the Arabic version of the Turkish series “The Forbidden Apples”, as preparations are underway for filming with the participation of a group. Syrian and Lebanese stars, while Al-Nuri’s participation in the series was not decided once.
It is also not announced Abbas al-Nuri Guppa about his participation in the drama season of Ramadan 2024 until now, when he acted in the third season of the series “Haret Al- while he participated in the previous season of the series “Maraba Al-Ezz” and two works directed by Rasha Sharbadji.
The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Cultural Fund as its official sponsor for its third session in 2023. This partnership comes as an extension of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s commitment to supporting talent. Cinema industry, promoting creativity and pushing the Saudi film industry into the global cinema scene. The two parties seek to spark a cultural revolution by diversifying the sector’s incentives, confirming the objectives of the Cultural Fund, which aims to promote the contribution of non-profit organizations to the growth and development of the Saudi film industry. Helping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieve its vision and become a regional hub for the film industry.
In this year’s edition, the Culture Fund participates in various festival activities, starting with its own stage participation in the Red Sea International Film Festival Market, through which it interacts with local, regional and international filmmakers and organizes special lunches. It provided elite filmmakers and local and international companies with all the means to participate in networking sessions. Within the Red Sea 360 project, the Cultural Fund exchanged knowledge and experience on the needs of the Saudi cinema sector, the financial instruments it offers to the sector. , and its mechanism of collaboration with other governmental and non-governmental organizations to meet these needs.
It mentions; The Cultural Development Fund was established with the objective of implementing the sixteen cultural sectors identified within the National Cultural Strategy, including films. With this funding, the Fund confirms its firm support for the Saudi film industry and reflects its commitment to developing the entire industry and improving the quality of life in Saudi Arabia.
This strategic partnership provides a great platform to interact with professionals and experts and introduce them to the comprehensive funding packages it offers.Earlier this year, the fund launched one of the largest funding schemes dedicated to the film industry. The festival regularly gathers a collection of the best works produced by Arab and international cinema, thus providing a platform for both filmmakers and actors to showcase their work and talents.
“THE RED SEA CINEMA” CONCLUSION… A TRIBUTE TO GREAT MOVIES AND BRIGHTNESS OF STARS
At the end of the third session of the “Red Sea International Film Festival”, the film industry celebrated its masterpieces, the festival brought together and honored many talented films, directors and actors from different parts of the world. Famous works.
In addition to the jury for the “Red Sea Short Film Competition” chaired by Hana Al-Omeir, this year’s jury for the “Red Sea Film Competition” was chaired by Baz Luhrmann. 14 categories were decided for winners. The competition included 17 feature films and 23 short films.
The competition won the Al-Sharq Award for Best Documentary for “Daughters of Olfat”, a prize worth US$10,000, and Noor Al-Qadra won the “Chopart” Award for Best Rising Talent. The final award ceremony, and “Hopeless” directed by South Korea’s Kim Sang Hoon won the audience prize of $50,000 for “Al-Ula”, while “Nowra” won the $50,000 Saudi Best Film Award. .
“Noura” from “Al-Ula” (The Red Sea) won the Best Saudi Film Award.
At the Red Sea Short Film Competition, “A Suitcase” by directors Saman Hossainpour and Ako Karimi won the silver “Al Yusr” award worth $12,500, while “You Remember” by director Dalia Nemlesh won the gold “Al Yusr” award worth $25,000.
Baloji’s “A Bad Omen” won Best Cinematography, Saleh Bakri won Best Actor for “The Professor” and Mona Hawa won Best Actress for “God Willing, a boy”. “
Director Farah Al-Nabulsi won the Jury Prize for “The Professor” (The Red Sea).
The award for best screenplay went to “Above the Shrine,” directed by Karim Ben Saleh and Jamal Belmahi, and is worth $10,000. Shokir Golikov won the $10,000 best director award for “Sunday,” and Farah Al-Nabulsi won the $10,000 jury prize for “The Professor.”
“In The Flames” Stars Celebrate “Al Yusr” Golden Award for Best Film (The Red Sea)
The Silver “Al Yusr” Award for Feature Film went to director Darsem Singh Thandwar’s “Dear Jassi” worth $30,000, while the Golden “Al Yusr” Award for Best Feature Film went to director Jarrar Khan’s “In The Flames”. $100,000.
The Al Yusr Awards are considered one of the region’s largest awards for emerging and established voices in the fields of narrative, documentary and animation. For talent from Saudi Arabia, Arab countries, Asia and Africa, it puts them on the world cinema map, featuring the best international talent in the film industry, in front of the international cinema community.
Hana Al-Omeir and Fatih Akin are members of the jury of the Red Sea Short Film Competition (Red Sea).
Criteria for success
The jury of the Red Sea Short Film Competition was headed by Saudi writer and director Hana Al-Omair, French-Moroccan actor Asad Bou Ab and Turkish-German film director, screenwriter and producer Fatih Akin.
Hana Al-Omair told Asharq Al-Awsad, “The short films that participated in the festival in its third session were strong overall, and the selections were international and local. This issue was expected during the current session, and this is what happened.”
Al-Omair explained that films from Asia, Africa and the Arab world differed in their choice of strong themes in addition to their artistic level and diversity, noting that cinema’s elite was seen as films from Asia, Africa and the Arab countries participated in addition to the Saudi films. In this edition of the festival, and the quality of difference and surprise is one of the most important standards. Created by a jury to select participating films and award-winning films.
to honor
At the closing ceremony, the movie “Ferrari” by director Michael Mann, one of the cinema projects supported by the Red Sea Fund, was screened, and Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicholas was awarded the “Al Usr” Golden Honorary Award. Cage, in recognition of his outstanding talents and contribution to the film industry. The award was also presented by top performer Abdullah Al-Satan, actress Diane Kruger and Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh at the ceremony’s opening ceremony. “Dream Scenario,” a horror comedy directed by Christopher Broglie and starring Nicolas Cage, is scheduled to be shown at the end of the festival on Saturday, December 9.
Speaking on the occasion, Jumana Al-Rasheed, President of the Red Sea Film Foundation, said: “Over the past eight days, we have welcomed guests from all over the world to Jeddah and celebrated together a vibrant global film community. Our mission behind it is to build bridges between cultures and forge new relationships by hosting more than 125 films from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Armenia, Malaysia, Pakistan, New Zealand, France, India, Thailand and more. Other countries, in addition… 348 submitted projects in the Red Sea market projects and 44 ongoing projects from more than 26 countries.
He added: “Indeed, we are proud to have established a place for ideas and businesses to meet, share inspiration and act as inspiration for the year ahead.”
For his part, Mohammed Al Turki, CEO of Red Sea Film Foundation, said: “Today at the closing ceremony of this year’s festival we are celebrating many successes together, including hosting the film’s Middle East premiere with Red’s support. Michael Mann for Ocean Finance – Ferrari – Creative Director, in addition to our tribute to one of Hollywood’s brightest stars; Creative actor Nicolas Cage will celebrate the contestants of the Red Sea Long and Short Film Competition together and present “Al Yusr” awards to the winners and end this unique competition on an unprecedented high.
Tafar Al-Abidin participates in the current session of the Saudi film “To My Son” (Red Sea).
A different course
Artist Tafar Abdeen Asharq told Al-Awsad: “The third session of the festival was distinguished by the high quality of films, organization, workshops and dialogue sessions. All of these enhanced the session and differentiated it from the previous two sessions. It proves that what is to come is more beautiful and better.”
About her experience in the movie “To My Son”, she said: “I enjoyed the experience of participating with Saudi stars who shined in the film and excelled in their performances, and God willing, there will be many Saudi participation in future works. Aba city where most of the scenes were shot, the most beautiful places where he met her. describes that.
Artist Elham Shaheen told Asharq Al-Awsad, “International film festivals provide an opportunity to learn about different cultures and watch different films from all over the world, thereby understanding people and learning about their societies, culture, economy and politics. .”
Elham Shaheen linked the degree of urbanization of countries to the value and importance of the arts, not only in cinema but also in theatre, television, music, plastic arts, song and writing.
Cooperation and exchange of experience
Sawson Badr, an Egyptian artist, saw the festival as an addition to international and Arab film festivals, and he told Asharq Al-Awsad: “This festival adds a lot to other festivals, and is interested in developing a common form and language of cultures. Dialogue with others and accepting them, its ideas are our Arab It is the most important, though different from ideas.” How we think about it, use it to our advantage, and exclude from it what does not agree with us. Principles and Culture.”
Badr added that any Arab cooperation is a plus for the entire Arab region because he believes a common language is a great asset that should be used as a means of technologically transformative soft power. Art works are capable of conveying messages on a large scale, and raising issues in collective Arabic works is a very powerful way to bring the Arabic voice to the world in an interesting and purposeful way.
