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Kamel El Basha Finishes Shooting Egyptian Short Film "Before I Forget"


Thu 28 Dec 2023 | 05:14 PM
Kamel El Basha
Kamel El Basha
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Palestinian theater actor and director Kamel El Basha finished filming the Egyptian short film "Qabl Mansa" (Before I Forget).

The cast also includes Lashina Lashin, Mai Reda, Gamal Youssef, and Mohamed Shabayek.

Ahmed Essam & Kamel El BashaAhmed Essam & Kamel El Basha

The film is written and directed by Ahmed Essam, who is currently in the editing process.

Ahmed Rashwan & Kamel El BashaAhmed Rashwan & Kamel El Basha

In a statement, the film's producer Ahmed Rashwan dished about working with El Basha for the first time, noting the actor was enthusiastic about the experience and plays an important role in supporting independent cinema as well as supporting young directors in Egypt and the Arab world.

Kamel El BashaKamel El Basha

Born on March 14, 1962, El Basha starred in a variety of films and TV productions in the Arab world and the globe.

His roles in Egyptian TV series and film productions include the 2022 TV series "Room 207" and the 2020 film "Curfew".

El Basha also won the 2017 Volpi Cup for Best Actor during the 74th Venice International Film Festival for his role as Yasser Abdallah Salameh in the movie “Case No. 23” aka "The Insult" by the Lebanese film director Ziad Doueiri.

Contributed by Yara Sameh