Egyptian judiciary officially permits screening of the film "The Atheist" after controversy

Journalist Ibrahim Eissa announced that his film “ The Atheist ” has received approval from the Egyptian judiciary to be officially shown, after all lawsuits demanding that it be stopped from being shown in cinemas were rejected.

Issa wrote on his Facebook account, confirming: “The great Egyptian judiciary rules to allow the screening of the film ‘The Atheist’ and rejects all claims to ban it… The word is now in the hands of the state’s executive bodies.”

The film industry's disregard angers Ibrahim Eissa

Ibrahim Eissa expressed his displeasure at the silence of many filmmakers regarding the crisis surrounding his film, pointing to the lack of solidarity and support despite the film being banned for more than 17 months.

He said in another post: “I have not heard or read a single word from filmmakers at the El Gouna or Cairo festivals about the film ‘The Atheist’ still being banned despite censorship approval, and it is the only Egyptian film that has been banned in the last half century.”

The controversy surrounding the film "The Atheist" resurfaces before the administrative court. The Administrative Court of the State Council will resume hearings today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, regarding the lawsuits related to the film, after the file was returned for pleading earlier.

One of the lawyers had filed a lawsuit demanding the cancellation of the decision to refrain from showing the film, stressing that the work had already obtained a license from the censorship authority under number 121 of 2023.

Production and cast details of the film "The Atheist" The film is written by Ibrahim Eissa and produced by El Sobky Company, and stars:

Ahmed Hatem Mahmoud Hamida Sabreen Hussein Fahmy Tara Emad Sherine Reda Najla Badr Ahmed El-Selkawy The film also features a number of guest stars, including the artist Hisham Ashour.