‘El Kenz’ amasses LE 19M in revenues after 80 days in cinemas

CAIRO – 20 November 2017: The Egyptian movie “El Kenz” (The Treasure) amassed LE 19 million ($1.1 million) in revenues after 80 days of screening in Egyptian cinemas.

“El Kenz’s” storyline spans the Pharaonic, Abbasid, Ottoman and modern period of the country, ending in the 1970s. The movie revolves around corruption and how some religious men impose their authority over politics to gain higher positions and power, as well as the issues related to mixing religion with politics.

The veteran, renowned Egyptian director, Sherif Arafa, is one of the most important directors in Egypt. He is also known for his captivating stories and excellent quality films.

The movie includes a dazzling cast of Egyptian superstars and actors such as Mohamed Ramadan, Amina Khalil, Sawsan Badr, Mohy Ismail, Mohamed Saad, Hend Sabry and Ahmed Rezk. “El Kenz” is the latest movie directed by Arafa and written by Abdel Rahman Kamal.