The conflict between good and evil
inspired by the story of Cain and Abel, is presented in the contemporary social drama "Batn Al-Hoot" (The Whale's Belly). The drama is directed by Ahmed Fawzi Saleh, written by Mohamed Barakat, and stars Mohamed Farag, Bassem Samra, Asmaa Abul Yazeed, Essam Omar, Hossam El-Husseiny, Youssef Othman, with the participation of Samah Anwar, Abdulaziz Mekkion, and Basma. The series is part of Shahid VIP's original productions and is available on "Shahid."
The story follows a devout young man who finds himself entangled in a complex web of relationships and conflicts when he is forced to take over his older brother's business to lead his family to safety. However, he discovers that he is faced with a dangerous test and is forced to manage a mysterious empire. The narrative raises questions about ethics and principles in the face of challenging circumstances.
Will he be able to uphold his principles and morals when the nature of the work forces him to deviate from the straight path? And how will he confront his family, mother, and older brother after the surprising revelations he uncovers?
"Batn Al-Hoot" (The Whale's Belly):
- Story and Direction: Ahmed Fawzi Saleh.
- Screenplay: Mohamed Barakat.
- Starring: Mohamed Farag, Bassem Samra, Asmaa Abul Yazeed, Essam Omar, Hossam El-Husseiny, Youssef Othman, with the participation of Samah Anwar, Abdulaziz Mekkion, and Basma.
Bassam Samra:
The famous Egyptian actor Bassam Samra, born on May 24, 1971, paved a distinguished path in the world of cinema, and received accolades for his various roles that were shown at various international film festivals. Samra currently resides in Cairo, and her captivating performances have left an indelible mark on audiences around the world.
early life:
Bassam Samra was born in Dakahlia Governorate on May 24, 1971. Bassam Samra’s journey in the arts began with him obtaining an industrial education certificate from the College of Education. He briefly worked as a high school industrial drawing teacher in Giza before redirecting his path towards acting. His cinematic debut came with the short film “Cairo Illuminating its People” by director Youssef Chahine. After that, Samra appeared in films such as “Mercedes” and “Boys and Girls” directed by Yousry Nasrallah.
Most notable professional achievements:
Samra stayed away from cinema for about five years before returning triumphantly to the screen with a starring role in the film “The City” in 2000, directed by Yousry Nasrallah. This marked a turning point in his career, earning him widespread recognition and the Best Actor Award at the Carthage Film Festival. His cooperation with Nasrallah continued with roles in “Bab al-Shams - Departure and Return” (2004) and “The Aquarium” (2008). It is worth noting that Samra gained fame through his portrayal of the character of Abd Rabbo Al-Askari, a Central Security officer, in the film “The Yacoubian Building” (2006) by director Marwan Hamed.
In addition to his roles in feature films, Samra participated in several documentaries, including “A Prince from Egypt.” His cinematic works include notable works such as “I’m Not With Them,” “The Ghost” directed by Amr Arafa, “Al Jazeera” (2007) directed by Sherif Arafa, and “Stolen Kisses” directed by Khaled El Hajar. The latter won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Alexandria Film Festival. Other important films in his career include “Al-Farah,” “Ibrahim Al-Abyad,” “The Romantic Bey,” “The Suspect,” “Masha’ir,” and “Basra,” for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival. . He also starred in the film “After the Battle” (2012) by director Yousry Nasrallah, which was shown at festivals including Cannes and Toronto.
Samra's television career
Equally impressive, she played roles in series such as “Salt of the Earth,” “The Heart of the Beloved,” “The Cry of a Woman,” “Ali Mubarak,” “A Girl from That Time,” “The Oath and the Wolves,” “Hilla and the Deceitful,” and “The Quarter.” "Bint Al-Layl" and "Al-Rayyan". He performed his exceptional embodiment of the character of Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer in the series “Siddiq Al Omar” in 2014 in honor of the late Mustafa Al Laithi.