Egyptian Association of Film Writers and CriticsCAIRO – 15 February 2019: Egyptian Association of Film Writers and Critics headed by film critic El-Amir Abaza announced the winners of its awards for this year edition.Egyptian Association of Film Writers and Critics' awards ceremony was held under the auspices of minister of culture Inas Abdel Dayem The veteran Egyptian actor Ezzat el Alaily was chosen to be the honorary president of this edition. Ghada Abdel Razek won best actress award on her role in ‘’Harb Karmooz’’ ( Karmooz War).“Yomeddine” is directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, and produced by Dina Emam; a real former leprosy patient played the lead role. It tells the story of Beshay, a former Coptic Egyptian patient in the Leprosy Colony. “Leil Khargy” is written by Sherif Alfy and directed by Ahmed Abdallah.“Leil Khargy” was screened before at Toronto International Film Festival.The film takes place in the era of King Farouk, Egypt's last king. “Harb Karmooz” is written by Mohamed el Sobky and directed by Peter Mimi.

Source: Egypt Today February 15, 2019 09:45 UTC