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The fourth edition of Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival concluded with award announcements and tributes to emerging filmmakers, while the music industry grapples with ongoing royalty disputes between composer Amr Mustafa and mahraganat performer Hamou Al-Murshidi. Simultaneously, Egyptian television and cultural institutions are launching new production seasons and commemorating musical heritage through dedicated celebrations.
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Producer Alaa Lashin began filming the horror film "Al-Saa'a 12" (The Hour 12), starring Tariq Loftي and Rana Raees, following earlier controversy surrounding the project. The production represents one of the largest horror films anticipated for theatrical release in the coming months.The Egyptian Filmmakers Union mourned the passing of director Mohamed Al-Naqqali's mother-in-law, while actor Ahmed Refaat announced the death of his mother through social media, expressing his grief to followers."Khait Al-Rouh" (Thread of the Soul) won Best Film at the Hurghada Youth Cinema Festival, as the event recognized directorial debuts from actors Karim Abdel Aziz and Ashraf Fayeq.Sound engineer and music producer Amir Mahrous revealed an upcoming collaboration with Tunisian artist Saber Al-Ruba'i, teasing the surprise project to his audience.Singer Abu released a new music video duet titled "Al-Layl wa Akhrah" (The Night and Its End) featuring Haneen Al-Shater and Aziz Al-Shafe'i on YouTube.Conductor Mohamed Ali Suliman, father of singer Angham, was discharged from intensive care after a health scare requiring three days of hospitalization.Coming Up:
The fourth season of the series "Kamel Al-Adad" will begin filming in October, according to actress Mimi Gamal. Additionally, the Ministry of Culture will hold celebrations across Cairo and the governorates marking Egyptian Music Day on September 15, coinciding with the anniversary of the late Sayed Darwish's death.