The Freshest Egyptian Films to Watch in Eid Al Fitr 2024

It’s nearly Eid Al Fitr, which can only mean one thing: we’re about to get a bunch of new Egyptian films to obsess over. From captivating dramas to side-splitting comedies, we’re taking a sneak peek at the films set to grace the silver screen during the holidays...

A’al Mashy

Starring Ali Rabie, Karim Afifi, Aya Samaha, Salah Abdullah, Intisar and Abdullah Musharraf, this movie follows the misadventure of a lazy 30 year old who still lives with his parents and simply lounges about doing nothing - until he is diagnosed with a rare disease that forces him to keep moving so he doesn’t develop blood clots. The comedy is written by Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Karim Sami Kimes and Hadeer Al Sharif, and directed by Mohamed Al Khabiri.

Fasil Min Lahzat Laziza

Featuring a star studded ensemble including Hisham Maged, Hana El Zahed, Mohamed Tharwat, and Bayoumi Fouad, the storyline follows an architect and his wife as they grapple with the challenges of an unfulfilling existence. Yet, their lives take an unforeseen twist, offering them a chance at newfound happiness and a different outlook on life's ups and downs. The film is written by Sherif Naguib and directed by Ahmed El Gendy

She’o

The film unfolds around a daring clique of outlaws entangled in a web of criminal escapades, hurtling them into gripping crises fraught with perilous repercussions.  Written by Wissam Sabry and directed by Karim El-Sobky, this action flick stars Amr Youssef, Dina El-Sherbiny, Amina Khalil, Tyson and Abbas Abu El-Hassan.

Eswed Melawen

We meet a wedding planner (Rana Raeis) who, in her quest for love, turns to a psychiatrist who specialises into matters of the heart.