Kamel El-Basha, a Palestinian actor who appears in the Ramadan series, told Al-Ahram that Sohab Al-Ard sheds light on the daily lives of Palestinians from a human and social perspective, free from stereotypical portrayals.
In an exclusive statement to Al-Ahram, El-Basha explained that the series revolves around an Egyptian doctor who travels to Gaza to help Palestinians. Through her journey, viewers are introduced to life inside the Strip, the human relationships among people, how they live amid suffering, and the feelings of love and joy that persist despite harsh circumstances.
He added that producing such works is necessary and important, not only this year, but every year until Palestine is liberated—and even after liberation. He noted that the main goal is to draw public attention to the cause, not to seek visibility or stardom.
El-Basha affirmed that the work centres on the Palestinian cause, emphasising that “what truly matters is that the message reaches people and leaves an impact, adding that this will become onvious from the first episode. ‘Either the series captures the audience and keeps them watching until the end, or they will turn to another show.’”
He concluded by expressing his hope that audiences will engage with the series and continue discussing it even after it ends.
Sohab Al-Ard
The events of Sohab Al-Ard unfold against the backdrop of Israel's launch of its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
In the series, actress Menna Shalaby portrays Salma Shawky, an Egyptian doctor working in the intensive care unit in Gaza who participates in an Egyptian relief convoy.
Actor Eyad Nassar plays a Palestinian man enduring a harsh existential struggle, driven by the instinct for survival and a determination to cling to life amid the horrors of war.
Directed by Peter Mimi and written by Ammar Sabry, the 15-episode series also stars Adam Bakri, Tara Abboud, and Sarah Yousef.
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