The makers of the latest romantic drama opened up about their creative journey during a special press screening held for journalists and critics. The discussion featured actor Ahmed El Saadany, actress Mayan El Sayed, RedStar Creative Director Safei El Din Mahmoud, composer Khaled Hammad, and set designer Hamza Taha, with critic Ola El Shafai moderating.
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Ahmed El Saadany shared his excitement about participating in the project, recalling that it brought back memories of his childhood. &ldquo;The director contacted me, and after hearing about the story, I agreed immediately, which is unusual for me,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We rehearsed extensively, and I memorized all the roles. On the first day of shooting, I told the director how proud I was of her work. After seeing the final cut, I realized her talent goes beyond what I imagined.&rdquo;
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Producer Safei El Din Mahmoud expressed his pride in the team, highlighting that many were tackling a feature-length film for the first time. He shared that composer Khaled Hammad became so inspired by the script that he offered to join the project without any payment. Mahmoud also explained that the musical inspiration came from the classical world of ballet, reflecting the characters&rsquo; artistic backgrounds, and that careful attention was given to the smallest details to enrich the story.
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Mayan El Sayed spoke candidly about her personal connection to her character. &ldquo;I was in a period of confusion and needed a role that challenged me beyond the typical,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;This character pushed me to grow, both in dance and music, and it truly saved me personally before professionally.&rdquo; She described her role as responsible and delicate, with her interactions with the male lead highlighting her character&rsquo;s feminine side.
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Set designer Hamza Taha noted the abundance of intricate details and the generosity of the production team, calling it his first feature film and emphasizing how the audience would discover new aspects with each viewing.
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Ola El Shafai praised El Saadany&rsquo;s performance, noting the evolution of his character alongside others, and asked about his preparation. El Saadany explained that he studied the role deeply, consulting a psychologist to understand the emotional weight of loss, which was central to the character&rsquo;s journey.
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Finally, Mahmoud thanked the producer and everyone involved for their unwavering support, detailing the challenges of securing locations and permissions, including a complex shoot at the national opera. The discussion concluded with El Shafai emphasizing that the film is a heartfelt celebration of life and a reminder of why audiences need romantic stories that resonate with the soul.

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