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Egypt Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Triple Win at Tribeca: Happy Birthday Makes History for Egyptian Cinema
A proud milestone for Egyptian cinema! The film Happy Birthday, directed by rising talent Sara Gohar, has carved its name in history by becoming the first Egyptian production to win three awards at New York's globally renowned Tribeca Film Festival. With powerhouse performances by Nelly Karim and Hanan Motawie, the film took home: 🏆 Best International Feature 🏆 Best International Screenplay 🏆 Best Director – Sara Gohar The story follows Doha, a young girl whose only wish is to attend a birthday party—an intimate narrative that boldly unpacks the deep-rooted issue of classism. Director Sara Gohar shared heartfelt gratitude for the team who brought this five-year journey to life, from its early concept by Khaled and Sherine Diab to the screenplay co-written with Mohamed Diab. Hollywood stars Oscar Isaac and Jamie Foxx also lent their support, with Foxx joining as a producer after being moved by the very first draft of the script. Screened in Tribeca's Official Competition, under the leadership of Robert De Niro himself, Happy Birthday is a cinematic triumph, setting a powerful precedent for the global rise of Egyptian storytelling.
Egypt Today
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Film ‘Birthday' Heads to Tribeca 2025 with a Powerful Message
Egyptian director Sara Gohar announced on her Facebook page that her film 'Birthday' has been selected to participate in the 24th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, taking place from June 4 to 15, 2025. This marks Sara's directorial debut, and the film is also penned by her, with co-writing contributions from Mohamed Diab and Sherine Diab. 'Birthday' stars Nelly Karim, Hanan Motawie, Sherif Salama, Aly Sobhy, and child actress Doha Ramadan. The story sheds light on the issue of child domestic labor, focusing on children from rural villages who work in households.
