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Egyptian Cinema's 40-Year Oscar Journey
The film "Al-Qisas" by director Abu Bakr Shawky has won a seat on the committee responsible for nominating Egypt's representative for the 2027 Oscar Awards, receiving the highest votes among the participating films. The committee, which consists of 53 members—11 of whom abstained—chose "Al-Qisas" from among 36 films produced between September 2025 and September 2026, after "The Life After Salah" was excluded due to a conflict in nationality data. The discussions highlighted the importance of transparency in the selection process and emphasized the need to support the Egyptian film industry, which is currently experiencing a decline in both the quality and number of productions, except during the COVID-19 period. Egypt has nominated 40 films for the Oscars over its history, including classics like "Bab el Hadid," "Dua'a al-Kuroan," "The Fate," and "Yacoubian Building," with a consistent effort to represent Egyptian cinema on the international stage.
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