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Youssef Hassan Criticizes Stories After Oscar Selection
Film critic Youssef Hassan criticized the selection of the movie "Al-Qasas" to represent Egypt in the 2027 Oscar race, expressing his dissatisfaction with various artistic elements of the film such as the characters, dramatic build-up, set design, costumes, use of songs, and the inclusion of speeches by the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser within the storyline. He also voiced his displeasure with the overall quality of the work, accusing its elements of not accurately reflecting the 1967 era in which the story is set, describing it as absurd. The film, directed by Aboubakr Shouky, tells the story of a young Egyptian piano player who dreams of traveling to Vienna, and depicts political and social changes in Egypt from 1967 to 1984. It stars stars like Nelly Karim and Amir El Masry. The choice was made after a vote within the Syndicate of Filmmakers, in which it received the highest support to compete for a spot on the Oscar shortlist, amid controversy over how well it aligns with artistic and historical standards.
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