Ashraf Zaki, Mohamed Riyad, and Ahmed Salama Attend the Special Screening of the Film 'Bokra' at Zawya Cinema

Zawya Cinema in Downtown witnessed tonight at midnight the special screening of the film "Bokra," attended by the Actor Syndicate President Dr. Ashraf Zaki and a group of artists, including Mohamed Riyad, Ahmed Salama, and Mido Adel.

The screening was part of the independent cinema showings, continuing the film's journey with the audience after its previous screening at Al-Hanager Cinema.

Dr. Ashraf Zaki, President of the Actor Syndicate, explained in press statements that his participation in the film "Bokra" was as a guest star, due to his being outside Egypt at the time in the United Arab Emirates, where he was invited to participate in several simple scenes. He confirmed his approval to appear in support of the filmmakers and his belief in their experience, emphasizing the importance of encouraging young students and specialists in the artistic field.

Screenwriter and actor Mohamed Barakat stated that the film offers a human cinematic experience that contemplates the relationship between humans and time, the impact of choices on destiny, and the moments when a person wishes for another chance to understand or change, placing the work among experiences that rely more on feeling and reflection than on direct events.

Regarding the film, Barakat said: "The film's events revolve around a simple but painful question (Are we living the moment or always thinking about the past?). 'Bokra' opens an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with time, our choices, and the limits of our ability to change our destinies, even when we try to go back to the past to reshape it."

Barakat added that the film required great effort in writing the screenplay and dialogue due to the complexity of events, numerous details, and mystery. He confirmed that the work belongs to the type of films that reveal their secrets with each new viewing, which was a real challenge in writing.

Regarding acting, Mohamed Barakat explained that he plays the character "Ahmed," who represents logic and awareness within the events and leads the audience to discover many truths. He pointed out that he initially wrote the film without intending to act but later agreed to the director's suggestion to portray the character and made sure to study it well.

Director Mohamed Samir said that "Bokra" belongs to the thriller genre with a new idea and includes a group of young people from various Arab countries. It was entirely filmed in the United Arab Emirates. He noted that the film's title was chosen based on a constant human question: (What will happen tomorrow? And if we go back to the past, can we change the future?), which is the fundamental question the work discusses.

Samir continued about the challenges faced by the team, explaining that filming outside Egypt for the first time was a significant challenge, but he praised the cooperation of the UAE with the film team. He confirmed the difficulty of presenting a youth film without relying on top stars, and the goal was to offer a different experience with high artistic quality capable of reaching the audience.

Actress Aya Helmy said she portrays the character "Asia," confirming that the story carries impactful human dimensions and relies on suspense.

The film "Bokra" is written and directed by Mohamed Samir, with screenplay and dialogue by Mohamed Barakat and Mohamed Samir. The film stars a group of young stars, including Mohamed Samir, Sherif El Agamy, Aya Helmy, Mohamed Barakat, Mahdi Boukhris, Hesham Adel, Mohamed Nihad, Salem Al Amri, Wissal Ben Fadl, Mohamed Kamal, Ashraf El Sharkawy, Rima, and Aisha Zaki, with a special appearance by Dr. Ashraf Zaki as a guest star.