Mena Massoud is finally releasing his first Egyptian film, and we cannot wait! Fe Ezz el Dohr (In Broad Daylight) is dropping soon, and after five years in the making, it promises to be an absolute banger. Here’s why we’re counting down the days.
1) Marks Mena Massoud’s Debut in Egyptian Cinema
We first fell in love with him as Aladdin, and now, he’s bringing us Hamza El-Kashef—an Egyptian expat with a mysterious, action-packed past. We’re ready to meet this new side of Mena!
2)Five Years and a Fight with Censorship to Get Here
You know a movie is going to be intense when it takes five years and 16 drafts to come out. According to writer Karim Sorour, Fe Ezz el Dohr tackles a topic never seen before in Arab cinema and even had to battle with censorship before getting the green light. Now that’s intriguing.
3) Your Favorite Egyptian Stars in One Movie
One Mena Massoud is exciting enough, but throw in Eman Elassi, Shereen Reda, Mahmoud Hegazy, Bayoumi Fouad, and Jamila Awad? We’re sold. The powerhouse lineup in Fe Ezz el Dohr guarantees a mix of drama, action, and chef’s kiss performances.
4) High-Stakes Action & Mafia Drama
The plot? Absolutely thrilling. Mena plays Hamza, a man who returns to Egypt after years abroad—but with a twist. He’s now the leader of an international mafia, running high-stakes fraud operations worldwide. Mix in some crime, deception, and a love story? We’re so in.
5) Karim Sorour’s Writing and Morcous Adel’s Vision—A Dream Team
Fe Ezz el Dohr‘s script is in the hands of Karim Sorour, marking his first feature film as a writer. You might recognize him from his acting roles in Kalabsh, and El Qahera: Kabul. And directing? None other than Morcous Adel, known for Forsa Tanya.
With Sorour making his screenwriting debut and Adel’s experience behind the camera, we’re excited to see how their collaboration brings this gripping story to life.
Final Thoughts? We’re Ready!
The wait has been long, but it’s finally time to see Mena Massoud take on his first Egyptian movie. If the action, cast, and five-year journey are anything to go by, Fe Ezz el Dohr is about to be the movie event of the season. Bring it on!
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