In-Conversation with Amir El-Masry
Amir El-Masry is an Egyptian-British actor who began his artistic journey with major hits in the Arab world, notably Ramadan, Mabrouk, Abul-Alamein, Hamouda and Talata Yeshtaghloonaha. He then proceeded internationally, featuring in the cinematic film Lost in London alongside the renowned star Woody Harrelson.
Subsequently, Amir El-Masry took the lead by starring in the film Limbo, which screened at the Cannes Film Festival, won three awards at the Cairo International Film Festival, and earned Amir the Best Actor award at the BAFTA Scotland Awards. The film was also nominated for Best British Film at the 2021 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
Following this success, Amir El-Masry delivered a series of successful projects both locally and internationally. He co-starred in the series The One, portrayed the character of Mohamed Al-Fayed in the international American series The Crown, and appeared in the British series SAS Rogue Heroes. In 2023, Amir El-Masry received overwhelmingly positive reviews and critical acclaim for his role in the British film In Camera, which premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, then the London Film Festival, and is currently competing in cinemas across the UK and Europe. He also participated with his film Club Zero, directed by Jessica Hausner, in the official competition at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, and made a special appearance in the film A Haunting in Venice. Amir El-Masry is currently awaiting the release of the international film Giant, which tells the story of the rise of boxer Prince Naseem Hamed.
On the local level, El-Masry took the lead in the Egyptian films Rista and Hashtag Gawwezni . He also co-starred in popular TV series including El Ekhteyar 3, the musical comedy Magnoona Beek, and the series Maliha. The release of Amir's upcoming film, Kossas, co-starring Nelly Karim and directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, is also highly anticipated.
Other movies
SINK
Director: Zain Duraie
Behind the facade of a perfect life, Nadia, a 40-year-old wife and mother of three, struggles with her marriage and a lost sense of self, leaving her emotionally detached. Her one true connection is with her eldest son, Basil, a brilliant but unsociable high school senior. When a violent outburst at school leads to his suspension, Nadia’s world crumbles. On the verge of burnout, she attempts to care for him, but as she battles her own crisis, she's pulled into his undiagnosed mental illness. As his condition spirals, Nadia's struggle to prove that her son is normal intensifies. The film is an intimate look into a powerful maternal bond and a portrait of unconditional love in the face of chaos.
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
Director: Anas Ba-Tahaf
A quirky love story set against the bustling backdrop of Jeddah. Convinced a generational curse will kill her on her 30th birthday, the superstitious Hayat is ready to embrace fate. Meanwhile the brilliant but shy heart surgeon Yousef suffers from a slow heartbeat, finding his only thrill when holding a scalpel. He grapples with a hidden urge to kill, which he suppresses until he meets Hayat. Fate entwines the woman who wants to die and the man who wants to kill, setting a tragic plan in motion. Everything falls into place until a life-affirming love intervenes. This exceptional tale, brought to life by a witty script and cast, uses the city’s stunning Red Sea scenery to explore the unpredictable beauty of life and connection.