On Thursday, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) kicked off the 45th edition's talks, and activities by hosting a talk with 45th CIFFF Faten Hamama Prize Honoree popular actor Ahmed Ezz.
The actor, who introduced unforgettable films like Malaki Eskendria, Mozakerat Morahka, Al Rahena, Welad Rizk, Al Mamar, Masgon Tranzet, Helm Aziz, and Kira Wel Gen, reflected on his journey and career during the talk.
He started his talk by praising all veteran artists, and film industry icons who worked with such as director Sandra Nashaat, producer Wael Abdullah, late actors Khaled Saleh, Nour El Sherif, and the veteran and iconic actor Adel Emam.
He shifted from working in the hotel sector to modeling and acting. His school theater experience deeply influenced his passion for acting. His first role was in the "Zizenya" TV show which I am grateful for.
Ezz asserted: "Acting and art is not just introducing a film or TV show, not, a message is a necessity," underscoring that he never regretted his decision to shift to acting, and accepting his role with Enass El Deghaidy in "Mozakerat Morahka."
He recalled that his good-looking was one of the factors and tools that drove directors to recommend him for roles, but he invested all his talents and tools. Ezz continued that he thought a lot before introducing any role because he respects and appreciates the audience.
He also talked about his role in "Malak Rouhi" with Youssra and how it helped him to have the earliest touch with people and popularity, and "Masgoon Tranzet" with Nour El Sherif, underscoring that he was deeply influenced with El Sherif, and his routine before working such as arriving to the location early, reading news, and getting ready for the day's shooting.
Furthermore, he praised Dr. Samira Mohsen who gave him the chance to attend lectures at the Higher Institute of Theater and Acting and leading workshops.
On his role on "Malaki Eskenderya," he described it as the bridge to fame, hailing his friendship and work relationship with Nashaat.
He also said that he loves and appreciates his experience with works such as "El Mamar," "Al Ekhteyar," and "Hagma Mortada."
He talked about the hardships of shooting "Al Rahena" and his experience in shooting dangerous action scenes by himself, asserting that the actor should be careful in shooting which action scene he acts by himself to keep himself safe for the sake of the films, and each worker in the location.
He also paid a sweet tribute to his mother, and father and their lifestyle, and sweet advice, asserting the love and care his mother provided him.
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