The highly anticipated film Daye — The Tale of the People of Daye held its premiere at Vox Cinemas, Mall of Egypt, in a celebration that brought together cast, crew, cultural icons, celebrities, and key opinion leaders from the industry. Among the attendees were renowned TV Presenter Lamis El Hadidy, industry leaders Medhat El Adl and Hani Khalifa, celebrities Ashraf Abdel Baky, Sedky Sakhr, Hana Shiha, Yousra El Lozy, and Jessica Hossameldin, all showing their support for the film and its powerful human cause.
The event was a resounding success, leaving every guest with a warm heart and an open spirit, and affirming the film’s promise to be one of this year’s most moving cinematic experiences. Guests praised the film’s inspiring story of a 14-year-old Nubian albino boy with a golden voice who overcomes adversity, anchored by his dream of following in the footsteps of his idol, Mohamed Mounir. The premiere underscored how Daye resonates deeply with audiences as a story of resilience, ambition, and hope.
Beyond its powerful narrative, the film captivated with breathtaking cinematography showcasing Egypt in all its beauty; from the colors of Nuba and Aswan to the vibrant energy of Cairo. As attendees left the screening, the shared sentiment was clear: Daye will be a film families and friends will connect to, and one that will linger in their hearts long after the credits roll.
Leading critics have already celebrated the film. Critic Tarek El Shenawy described it as “a film with a special key to its appeal, one that could create a wide audience circle.” Critic Mahmoud Abdel Shakour noted that the story is not merely about a medical condition, but that it “soared into the sky like Luxor’s colorful hot-air balloons,” calling it “a journey of feeling for the other, helping him overcome fear and realize his talent.” Meanwhile, Saudi critic Ahmed Al Ayad praised it as “one of the most important film productions of the past two years,” classifying it as “an exceptional human and artistic case,” and highlighted how it was well-received by critics during its screening at the Berlin Festival.
Daye stars Badr Mohamed, Aseel Omran, Islam Mubarak, and Haneen Saeed. The film features special guest appearances by Mohamed Mounir, Ahmed Helmy, and Mohamed Mamdouh, among many others. It is written by Haitham Dabbour, directed by Karim El Shenawy, and produced by Ahmed Youssef, Haitham Dabbour, and Karim El Shenawy. Backed by Blueprint Productions, Film Square, Synergy, Misr International Films, Red Star, and CineWaves, the film is internationally distributed by Big Time. Daye is now in cinemas across Egypt.
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