Khaberni - In every appearance, actress Nahed El Sebai proves that she is one of the most capable Egyptian actresses in breaking the mold and seeking diversity. She inherited her love of the art from a distinguished family that traces its roots back to one of the pillars of Egyptian cinema, but she has never relied on the name, but rather on her diligence and determination to make each experience uniquely flavorful.
From the start, Nahed chose roles that generated more controversy than easy admiration, as she was drawn to fragile, mysterious, and rebellious characters, delving into their details without fear of judgement or misunderstanding. She is an actress who does not seek absolute protagonism as much as she seeks a story that tells something new, and this has allowed her to move between independent and commercial drama with ease and awareness.
A novel treatment of intricate relationships
At this year’s El Gouna Film Festival, Nahed El Sebai made an appearance to continue this unique path, participating in the film "The Gentlemen," which features a collective presence of distinctive faces and offers an unconventional treatment of complex relationships among characters experiencing sharp human contradictions.
Nahed El Sebai said in statements to "Alarabiya.net" that she feels immense pride for her new film "The Gentlemen" being part of the El Gouna Film Festival events, considering that its presentation at this prestigious artistic event represents an important step for the entire team.
She clarified that the festival constitutes a real space for the Arab audience to discover works that differ in their vision and production, emphasizing that the El Gouna Film Festival has become a distinctive mark in the Egyptian and Arab cinematic landscape, where it celebrates cinema with seriousness and a festive spirit simultaneously.
A character different from what she presented before
Nahed added that she is very excited about the audience's interaction with the film, noting that the nature of the work is based on collective heroism, and each character represents a fundamental thread in the dramatic fabric, as she believes that the significance of a role is not in its size but in its impact on the story.
El Sebai noted that her character in the film is completely different from any character she has presented before, and she explained that working on the role gave her a chance to explore unusual emotions and precise expressions that require more internal performance than being merely external.
Nahed talked about the filming atmosphere, confirming that cooperating with the film team was enjoyable and motivating, and she said that the director provided ample space for the actors to experiment and discuss, which gave the work its unique spirit. She added that the film presents a new vision of the human reality through a visual language and a different treatment.
"I am not afraid of new experiences"
In a related context, Nahed expressed her happiness with her constant presence at the El Gouna Film Festival, saying that she considers it both an artistic and human occasion, bringing colleagues together and restoring positive energy to the artistic community, and she pointed out that she makes sure to attend the festival every year as she sees it as "a home that loves art and a place that values creators away from commercial calculations."
She affirmed that she is not afraid of new and ostensibly risky experiences, as true art knows no safety, and she prefers to learn from adventure rather than repeat what she has done before.
