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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Youssef Wahbi: The Man Who Transformed Arabic Theatre & Cinema
He played the Devil, challenged shame, and made Arab cinema speak. On his birthday, we revisit Youssef Wahbi - the man who dared to redefine the rules of the screen and stage. Jul 14, 2025 Youssef Wahbi broke every mould - actor, director, and pioneer of Arabic cinema. On his birthday, we honour a legend who shaped generations of stage and screen. Wahbi's love for acting started when he first watched the Lebanese artist Salim Al-Qardahi's troupe in Sohag. Since then, he started delivering monologues and performing theatrical acts at Al Ahly Club and at school. But at the time, acting was seen as shameful, and his father disapproved. Refusing to bend, Wahby fled to Italy and studied acting under the Italian actor Cantoni. He didn't come back until after his father's death in 1921 and used all his inheritance to establish a theatrical troupe named Ramses, which was also the name given to him during his stay in Europe. In 1923, the troupe premiered with a successful play called 'Al Magnoun'. But Wahby wasn't done breaking ground. Later, in 1930, he established his film production company, Ramses Film, which produced the very first speaking film in the history of Arabic cinema, 'Awlad El Zawat'. The movie was adapted from one of his successful plays, as he wrote the script and starred in the film. Throughout his prolific career, Youssef Wahbi wrote, directed, or starred in over 300 theatrical plays and contributed to more than 60 films. Among this vast body of work, a few standout titles have become milestones in the history of Arabic drama and cinema... Awlad El Zawat (1932) 'Awlad El Zawat' tells the story of Hamdi, who marries a French woman only to discover she's cheating on him. In a powerful scene, he confronts her with the line: 'You woman of all men… you garbage of history.' In a rare interview, Youssef Wahbi revealed that he insisted on making 'Awlad El Zawat' as the first Arabic-speaking film to defend the image of the East, after Western narratives described the region as barbaric and trivial, particularly during the trial of a woman who had murdered an Egyptian young man. Safir Gohannam (1945) 'Safir Gohannam' follows Abd Elkhallak, a humble professor worn down by life's hardships and became a bitter and resentful man. His shaky faith opens the door for the Devil (played by Youssef Wahbi) to lead him astray, tempting him with a false paradise to ruin his life, destroy his children, and tear his family apart. The film marks the first-ever portrayal of the Devil in Egyptian cinema. Bayoumi Effendi (1949) 'Bayoumi Effendi' is considered one of Wahbi's most powerful socially driven films, tackling the issue of children born out of wedlock. The film calls for compassion toward these individuals, emphasising that they should not be treated as criminals for a sin they did not commit. Hayah Aw Mout (1954) 'Hayah Aw Mout' - one of the most famous films in Egyptian cinema - follows the story of a man who suffers a heart attack and sends his daughter to fetch his medicine, only for the pharmacist to realise he accidentally gave her poison. As the police, led by Wahbi's character, race to save him, a dramatic city-wide radio broadcast becomes his only hope. This is the film that gave us the famous line: "لا تشرب الدواء الذي أرسلت بنتك لشرائه...الدواء فيه سم قاتل." ('Do not drink the medicine your daughter was sent to fetch; the medicine contains deadly poison.') Esha'et Hob (1960) 'Esha'et Hob' is one of the most memorable comedy films in Egyptian cinema. Starring Omar El Sherif, Soad Hossny and Youssef Wahbi, it follows the story of Hussein, a shy young man in love with his cousin Samia, who prefers her charming cousin Lucy 'Ibn Tante Fakeeha'. To help him win her heart, Hussein's uncle Abdel Qader comes up with a clever plan: spread a rumour about a love story between Hussein and the famous actress Hind Rostom.
Egypt Independent
08-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Video: Zizo's Al Ahly announcement breaks records with over 40 million views
The announcement video introducing player Ahmed Sayed, known as Zizo, to Al Ahly Club has ignited a massive reaction across social media platforms, garnering over 40 million views in less than 24 hours. Ahmed Tharwat, Chairman of the executing company's Board of Directors for the advertisement, revealed behind-the-scenes details of the production in a personal social media post. Tharwat stated that the campaign kicked off in January 2025, following a meeting between his company and Al Ahly's Football Company. The latter had established a clear strategic vision to evolve the presentation of sports content, with a focus on showcasing players professionally, befitting the club's rich history and value. Tharwat extended his gratitude to Al Ahly's Football Company team, notably Engineer and Chairman Ayman Hussein, Vice-Chairman Ahmed Shams, board members Ahmed Hossam Awad and Wael Ziadeh, Executive Director Amir Tawfik, and Marketing Director Nayera Ali. He praised their pivotal roles in providing support and guidance throughout all stages of the campaign. Regarding the execution, Tharwat noted the intense working conditions. This pressure led the team to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for certain scenes that couldn't be filmed directly with the player, ensuring the advertisement's completion without compromising its quality or impact. Tharwat concluded his post by thanking the dedicated team, especially Director Saleh Nougara, who played a key role in overseeing the campaign's execution. He emphasized that this success stems from meticulous planning and professional work, reflecting a new direction in sports content creation within Egypt. Al Ahly Club has officially announced on Friday the signing of Zizo as a free agent during the current summer transfer window, following the expiration of his contract with Zamalek. Zizo signed a four-season contract with Al Ahly and will begin his journey with the team in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Egypt Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Al Ahly Appoints Mohamed Youssef as Sporting Director and Emad El-Nahhas as Interim Head Coach
Cairo, April 28, 2025: Al Ahly Club has announced the appointment of Mohamed Youssef as Sporting Director, and Emad El-Nahhas as General Coach and Acting Head Coach for the first football team. Mohamed Shawky has also been named as a coach, while Michel Iannacone will continue in his role as goalkeeping coach until a new foreign head coach is appointed in the coming period. The club expressed its gratitude to Swiss coach Marcel Koller, the former head coach of the first team, for his tremendous efforts since taking over. With his expertise and collaboration with the club's system, he helped achieve many domestic and continental titles. In an official statement, Al Ahly emphasized its appreciation for what Koller contributed, valuing his efforts highly. The club also extended its thanks to his entire technical staff, acknowledging their dedication and hard work. Due to urgent circumstances and the strong relationship built over time, Al Ahly is currently negotiating with Marcel Koller to amicably terminate his contract in a manner befitting the club and the coach. Additionally, Al Ahly has accepted the resignation submitted by Sami Komsan, assistant coach of the first team, thanking him for his many years of tireless service, commitment, and loyalty, during which he consistently upheld the club's best interests. The club also announced that it has accepted the resignation of the former Sporting Director, expressing gratitude for the significant effort he made since taking on the role. Al Ahly was recently eliminated from the CAF Champions League at the semifinal stage after a 1-1 draw in Cairo on Friday evening in the second leg, following a goalless draw in the first leg in South Africa. The team is now preparing for its upcoming match against Petrojet, scheduled for 8 PM next Wednesday, in the third round of the Egyptian Premier League title-deciding phase.
Egypt Independent
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Where and when to watch the Al Ahly vs. Pyramids match in the Egyptian Premier League
The first football team of the Al Ahly Club is set to clash with their rival Pyramids FC in the second round of the second phase (championship stage) of the Egyptian Premier League, at the current 2024-2025 season. The Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match in the Nile League has been scheduled for the evening of Saturday, April 12th. Both teams will be vying for victory in this encounter to secure the top spot in the league standings. The Air Defense Stadium will host this match, which is scheduled to kick off at seven pm Egypt time. Viewers can catch the upcoming Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match via the ON Sport satellite channel, which holds the broadcasting rights for the current edition of the Egyptian Premier League matches. Pyramids FC currently leads the Egyptian League table with 43 points, while Al Ahly occupies the second position with 39 points.
Egypt Independent
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Where and when to watch the Al Ahly vs. Pyramids match in the Egyptian League
The first football team of the Al Ahly Club is set to clash with their rival Pyramids FC in the second round of the second phase (championship stage) of the Egyptian League, at the current 2024-2025 season. The Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match in the Nile League has been scheduled for the evening of Saturday, April 12th. Both teams will be vying for victory in this encounter to secure the top spot in the league standings. The Air Defense Stadium will host this match, which is scheduled to kick off at seven pm Egypt time. Viewers can catch the upcoming Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match via the ON Sport satellite channel, which holds the broadcasting rights for the current edition of the Egyptian League matches. Pyramids FC currently leads the Egyptian League table with 43 points, while Al Ahly occupies the second position with 39 points.
