Shawkan: Art is Not Sinful

In her statements, Elham Shaheen discussed her stance on artistic issues, emphasizing her support for actor Ahmed El Fishawy and rejecting the use of the term "repentance" when talking about artists' retirement. She considers art a noble profession that deserves pride. She defended artists' rights, especially during the period when Egyptian art faced attacks under the Muslim Brotherhood's rule, affirming that she secured her legal rights during that time. She pointed out that she regards all her roles, including the bold ones, as valuable artistically and is proud of all her work. She mentioned that her film "Souk Al-Mata" (The Market of Pleasure) is one of her most important works because it carries a powerful message to society. She criticized the changes in filming locations, particularly the use of caravans, explaining that her share of the revenue from public performance rights is very low—less than one percent—and relies on the fact that the audience does not reject dubbed or Arabized works. Her solution is to develop and present Arabic productions that can compete. She called on young artists to hone their talents through education and exposure, highlighting the importance of film festivals for sharing diverse experiences. She also revealed her latest film project, "When Love Writes," which has mostly wrapped up filming, featuring Arab actors, and mentioned that she considers this project as a "university for Arabs."

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