Five Egyptian Films Hitting Cinemas Soon

This season’s cinematic lineup is as diverse as ever, from lighthearted comedies perfect for a New Year giggle to bold narratives that confront social issues.

Here’s a list of Egyptian films to watch out for this winter break…

My Father’s Scent | Dir. Mohamed SiamPreviously winning prizes at the Brussels Mediterranean Film Festival, Gouna Film Festival, and Red Sea Film Festival, Mohamed Siam’s film finally reaches cinemas. Starring Ahmed Malek and Kamal El Basha, it centres on a strained father-son relationship pushed to a reckoning over the course of a single night, where unresolved memories and long-held resentments surface with little room for escape.

Release Date: Will be announced soon.

Al Molhed | Dir. Mohamed Al AdlPreviously barred from release, Mohamed Al Adl’s film arrives in cinemas at the end of the year. Led by Ahmed Hatem, it tackles questions of belief, extremism, and social response head-on, framing its debate within contemporary Egyptian realities.

Release Date: December 31st, 2025.

Khareetet Ras Al Sana | Dir. Ramy El GendyWhen their father dies and their mother disappears, siblings Samah, a young woman with Down syndrome, and her younger brother Asser are left to navigate the city alone. The film follows their search for stability and family, offering a grounded portrayal of disability that centres responsibility, resilience, and care.

Release Date: December 24th, 2025.

En Ghab Al Qott | Dir. Sarah NouhFollowing a museum heist of a famous painting, conflict erupts among the gang members. Amid the chaos, an unexpected love story unfolds between the main characters, played by Asser Yassin and Asmaa Galal.

Release Date: December 31st, 2025.

Tala’ny | Dir. Khaled Mar’eiDina El Sherbiny and Karim Mahmoud Abdelaziz star as a divorced couple forced back into each other’s lives when financial trouble lands the ex-husband in jail. The film tracks their uneasy reconnection as they confront unresolved emotions.

Release Date: December 24th, 2025.