Egypt Just Picked Its Oscar Entry And We Are Obsessed With The Vibe!
- Amir El-Masry stars as a pianist.
- The movie is set in retro Egypt.
- It is heading to the 99th Academy Awards.
We just saw some huge news for movie fans! Egypt has officially picked its entry for the next Oscars. The movie is called The Stories. It is a beautiful drama by director Abu Bakr Shawky.
British-Egyptian star Amir El-Masry is the lead. You might know him from Giant or MobLand. Here, he plays a young man who wants to be a concert pianist. He stars next to Valerie Pachner. It sounds so dreamy.
We love the look of this film. It takes place from the late 1960s to the 1980s. The visual style is everything. Think warm, grainy colors. A very vintage, soulful aesthetic. It feels like looking at an old family photo album. Speaking of great styles, have you seen Tamannaah and Sidharth’s latest look? It is a total banger!
This is a big move for Egypt. They are putting their best foot forward. It is not quite a Paramount and Warner Bros mega-deal, but it is still massive for international cinema. We are rooting for them.
Our Take
We think this is a perfect choice. Amir El-Masry is a force. He has such a quiet, powerful presence on screen. The 1960s setting is also a huge win. It looks like a work of art. Much like how Al Roker and Deborah Roberts keep it real, this film feels honest. We can’t wait to see if it wins!
