l Egypt currently.
What would you say
about the African
film industry?
I will say the African
film industry acks
a lot comparing it
to other industries
like Hollywood and
Bollywood. Everything
produced in Africa
is localized. It is not
enough to make it to
international stages
and that is worrying.
What will you
suggest should
be done to bring
it to the level of
Hollywood?
Less corruption and more commitment will
help bring the film making industry to the
level of Hollywood. We don’t have systems
as far as film making is concerned. We are all
just doing our own thing. Film makers also
have to be knowledgeable in order to tell
the right stories about Africa. People never
heard of Madagascar until it was featured in a
movie. I think there’s a lot in Africa that needs
to reach the world. We have nature to show
whereas others are using CGI to depict nature.
Let’s talk about politics for a moment.
Are you for or against the Brexit?
Of course, let’s talk about politics, why not?
Lol. I may not be political but I still have a say.
I’m against Brexit. I think we need more unity
than separation. Although the UK created the
EU but now wants to leave, I will like to see a
world that is more you and me than we being
separated.
What’s the one thing that makes you
feel proud to be Egyptian?
WOW…being a descendant of Pharaohs is just
enough. Its ancient Egypt...it just makes me
proud.
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If you have the
power to change
something in Africa,
what will it be?
I will change the
system. I don’t care if
that means changing
the government. I’m
an African lover, I’m
proud of my heritage
as an African. I want to
see progress in Africa
and for that to happen;
we need to change the
system. Governments
can stay if the system is
going well.
Have you won any
awards so far?
No, I have not won any
awards but I have a movie at Cannes so let’s
hope we will win.
Are you a fan of Game of Thrones?
Unfortunately I have not seen any episodes of
it. Obviously everyone is talking about how
great it is. The most important thing is it is
written and shot well. I will watch it and I will
let you know in our next interview.
If you were giving any role in it, which
role would you prefer? Is that your
favourite character?
If I was giving any role, I will like to be John
Snow who is the main character and have fun
with it.
Its been a pleasure talking to you.
The pleasure is all mine.