“Cinema Masr”: Director Khaled Galal’s New Play

CAIRO – 21 September 2018: Theatrical director and Head of Cultural Production Sector, Khaled Galal, is currently preparing for his new play “Cinema Masr” (Egypt’s Cinema), starring the new batch of the Art Creativity Center.

The previous batch of the center is graduating soon in a ceremony that will be attended by veteran stars and artists.

The new play focuses on the local cinema and the artists who enriched it throughout their careers; as the director chose a wide selection of scenes from Egyptian films of the golden era to be performed by the new batch of the Creativity Center.

Numerous scenes are inspired by late actress Soad Hosny, in “Khali Balak Mn Zozo” (Take Care of Zozo), late artist Taheya Karyoka in “Shabab Imra’a” (Beautiful Lady), late artist Fouad el-Mohandes, late international artist Omar Sharif, late actress Faten Hamama and many other legendary Egyptian artists that enriched the local cinema with their inspiring works and talents.

It is worth noting that Galal is currently busy with rehearsals of his new play “Ahwa Sada” (Coffee Without Sugar), which is expected to be performed during the Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre in its 25th edition.