The Story Film: A drama that chronicles societal transformations across three decades

The film "The Stories" has been the most searched for in the past few hours, as cinemas prepare to screen the film "The Stories" soon. It is a historical drama that highlights the social and cultural changes from the 1960s to the 1980s, and presents an inspiring romantic human narrative that tells a story of love, ambition, and the ability to face life's difficulties and the demands of society.

The events of the film "The Stories" The events of the film "Stories" take place during the summer of 1967. This work focuses on the character of Ahmed, a pianist who has ambitions. In the events of the film, a strong friendship develops between him and Liz, an Austrian journalist, which gradually develops into a love story that defies the difficulties of war and social restrictions. Ahmed seeks to achieve his dream of holding a public concert, while the relationship between them continues despite the fluctuations of circumstances and the challenges of a difficult life.

Nelly Karim expresses her admiration for her collaboration with the director of "Al-Qisas" During her participation in the Red Sea Film Festival, star Nelly Karim expressed her happiness at working with director Abu Bakr Shawky, noting that he is an experienced director who knows very well how to deal with actors and bring out the best performance from them.

Nelly Karim explained that she will play the role of Fayrouz, a character characterized by simplicity and realism. She is an ordinary girl with modest wishes, such as getting a new stove, and this is what made her agree to participate in this work.

The film "Stories" received a huge audience response at the Red Sea Film Festival. The film "The Stories" received great acclaim and a warm welcome from the audience during the Red Sea International Film Festival, in the presence of the cast and crew, including:

Director: Abu Bakr Shawqi. Starring: Amir El Masry, Nelly Karim, Karim Kassem, Sabry Fawaz Producers: Mohamed Hefzy, Shahinaz El Akkad. Among the famous personalities who attended the festival were: Laila Elwi, Elham Shaheen, and Hana Shiha. A vivid portrayal of characters that pulsate with life on screen Amir Al-Masri, in the film "Al-Qisas" (The Stories), one of the most prominent Arab films , presented one of the most famous roles in the film, where he plays the character of a young man who loves music and loves playing the piano. Despite his family's rejection and the pressure he was subjected to, he was able to continue with his dream. His character is distinguished by combining passion, sensitivity, and lightheartedness to give the character a distinctive human depth.

Meanwhile, Nelly Karim shone in the role of the Egyptian mother who faces circumstances and silently endures the pains of life, as her performance was full of emotions, especially in moments of heartbreak and loss. She also has the ability to move between dramatic and romantic emotions smoothly and professionally.

The presence of artists Ahmed Kamal, Sherif El Desouky and others also contributed to giving the film an authentic Egyptian spirit, as their roles formed bridges connecting the viewers to the homes and streets of Egyptian society. The collective performance was clearly distinguished, which helped to build a complete cinematic work that touches hearts.

The spirit of place and time in building the world of cinematic stories The director was able to employ music and songs in a distinctive way that gives the film a temporal identity, as he moved between national works from the seventies of the last century and popular clips that reflect the atmosphere of the eighties, until he chose the song “The Greater Homeland” as a conclusion that carries a historical and moral significance, as this selection was not a decorative element but a conscious means of drawing a temporal journey that the viewer feels throughout the events.

The diversity of filming locations between Cairo and Vienna, in addition to the decorations, costumes, and features of houses and streets, provided a complete visual environment that makes the viewer feel that the characters really belong to that era. This film dealt with details with great precision, which helped to build a realistic world that reflects the life of a family in which any viewer can glimpse a part of his memories or his community.

The strength of the film "The Stories" lies in its ability to blend nostalgia with realism. It is a film that deals with the past with respect and presents a human image of Arabs, far from the usual images. It also illustrates the dreams of young people, the challenges of families, the transformations of society, and presents the lives of ordinary people who have many stories.

This work represents a model of calm and honest Egyptian cinema that relies on feeling and artistic quality. It is one of the most prominent works that participated in the Red Sea Festival in 2025 and is a film worth watching.

The cast and main actors of the film The film features a distinguished group of Egyptian and international artists who added a unique touch to this work, including the following:

Amir Al-Masri. Nelly Karim. Valerie Bachner. Karim Qasim. Ahmed Kamal. Sabri Fawaz. Sherif El-Desouki. Khaled Mukhtar. Ahmed Al-Azar. Amr Abed. The film is written and directed by Abu Bakr Shawky and is distinguished by its blending of dramatic elements with precise artistic details that reflect a creative vision for this work.

Filming locations between two capitals Scenes from the film were filmed in both Cairo and Vienna, which helped to illustrate the cultural and spatial differences between the two cities, and added a remarkable visual and artistic dimension to the work.

Outstanding production and a unique cinematic vision The film "Stories" was produced by two well-known companies:

The film Clinic is produced by Mohamed Hefzy. Lagoni Film Production is produced by Shahinaz Al-Aqqad. This film aims to deliver a masterful dramatic experience that combines high artistic creativity with a deep human connection that touches the hearts of viewers.

Nelly Karim's upcoming artistic projects Actress Nelly Karim is preparing to enter the Ramadan 2026 season with the series "Ala Ad El Hob" (As Much as Love), which consists of 30 episodes and features a selection of prominent actors, including:

Ahmed Majid. Ahmed Saeed Abdelghani. Sherif Salama. Maha Nassar. Mahmoud Al-Laith. Muhammad Abu Dawood. Mimi Gamal. Safaa Al-Toukhy. The clever one witnessed. Youssef Hashish. Aya Salim. Mohamed Ali Rizk. Randa Ibrahim. Mahmoud Fayez. The series is considered a new addition to Nelly Karim’s artistic career, and through it she aims to present a complete work that combines drama and various human aspects, so it is expected to win the admiration of a large number of drama lovers.