Daoud Abdel-Sayed Tribute Screening of "Searching for Daoud Abdel-Sayed" at Cairo Opera House
A tribute ceremony for the late director Daoud Abdel-Sayed was held at Cairo Opera House, featuring the documentary film "Searching for Daoud Abdel-Sayed", attended by prominent actors, filmmakers, and critics, in a night full of memories and artistic admiration
The tribute ceremony for the late Daoud Abdel-Sayed took place at the Small Theatre of Cairo Opera House, under the patronage of Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, with the presence of artists, filmmakers, journalists, and critics 🌟✨.
The event began with the screening of the documentary "Searching for Daoud Abdel-Sayed", directed by Osama El-Abd, music by Ragih Dawood, editing by Emad Maher, produced by Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, and research by critic Osama Abdel-Fattah. The film offered a deep insight into Abdel-Sayed’s personality and creative journey, featuring interviews and reflections on his artistic influence 🎬💫.
📌 Discussion Panel:
Following the screening, poet Ahmed Haddad presented a dedicated poem, followed by a panel discussion including the director Osama El-Abd, producer Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, composer Ragih Dawood, writer Karima Kamal, critic Osama Abdel-Fattah, and production designer Ansi Abu Seif, moderated by Mostafa El-Tayeb.
✅ Osama El-Abd shared that the film was initially meant as a tribute but turned into a farewell after Abdel-Sayed’s passing, reflecting Daoud through their eyes.
✅ Karima Kamal, Abdel-Sayed’s widow, emphasized his commitment to principles, creating only work he believed in, even during inactive periods he continued writing and working at home ✨.
✅ Ansi Abu Seif noted that the film embodies Daoud’s vision, highlighting his approach to presenting ideas without judgment, expressing humanity through his work 🌟.
✅ Ragih Dawood described Daoud as an inspiring mentor, whose goal was to make audiences think and feel, not just entertain 🎵.
✅ Osama Abdel-Fattah added that although Daoud hesitated initially, he trusted El-Abd as director, ensuring the legacy continues through his films.
✅ Mohamed Abdel-Wahab revealed that the project started in late 2024 and filmed in 2025, intended as a celebration but became an emotional farewell 💫.
✅ Critics emphasized that the film portrays Daoud’s ideas and artistic philosophy, prioritizing quality over quantity, while the discussion included the issue of unpublished screenplays, which were not released for security reasons 🔥.
The ceremony concluded with a consensus that Daoud Abdel-Sayed remains an exceptional artistic figure, whose work will continue to inspire future generations 🎬✨.
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