Egyptian actress Sabrien takes part in the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) with her latest film Banat El Pasha (The Pasha&rsquo;s Daughters), which is competing in the Horizons of Arab Cinema Competition. The festival runs from 12 to 20 November, with the film scheduled for three screenings across various cinemas.
Sabrien expressed her enthusiasm for this year&rsquo;s edition and her ongoing commitment to Egyptian cinema and its artists. &ldquo;I usually attend when important films are showing or when my colleagues are presenting projects worth celebrating,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;If one of my friends wins an award, I always make sure to attend the closing ceremony. Of course, it is important to support each other.&rdquo;
When asked which veteran filmmaker she believes deserves recognition, Sabrien immediately mentioned Mohamed Abdelaziz. &ldquo;He should definitely be honored,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;He is our mentor and a fatherly figure in the industry.&rdquo; She also praised the previous edition of the festival, describing it as &ldquo;a great and successful one,&rdquo; and expressed joy at seeing Egyptian cinema flourish on the international stage.
Sabrien spoke fondly about reuniting with colleagues she had not seen for decades. &ldquo;Everyone keeps saying this reunion deserves to be made into a film,&rdquo; she laughed. &ldquo;Back then, I was only 17, and we had not seen each other for 35 years. It is a real story.&rdquo;
Reflecting on her process, she explained how she immerses herself in her roles. &ldquo;When I play a role, I completely live it,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;If the character is calm, I become calm. If she is emotional, I carry that energy with me. My team always knows when I am in character.&rdquo;
Looking back on her career, Sabrien said that portraying Umm Kulthum had the most profound impact on her as an actress. &ldquo;That role taught me to truly love my profession,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It changed the way I see acting and deepened my passion for it.&rdquo;
Photo Credit: CIFF's official page&nbsp;

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