Before 'The Stories': 3 Nelly Karim Films Represented Egypt at the Oscars
Star Nelly Karim is preparing to enter the global Oscars race with her latest cinematic work, the film "The Stories", in which she co-stars alongside actor Amir El-Masry. This submission comes as a crowning achievement for the immense successes the film has achieved at numerous prominent international and Arab film forums and festivals.
3 Nelly Karim films represent Egypt in the Oscars race
This is not star Nelly Karim's first experience representing Egyptian cinema globally; she previously starred in prominent cinematic works submitted for the Oscars, namely: the film "Clash" (2017), the film "Voy! Voy! Voy!" (2023), and the film "Happy Birthday" (2025), with the film "The Stories" coming as a continuation of this illustrious record.
A love story amidst political and social transformations
The events of the film "The Stories" take place across the era spanning from 1967 until the late 1980s. The film tells the story of an ambitious pianist named "Ahmed", who develops a pen-pal friendship with an Austrian girl that evolves into a deep love story defying geographical distances and political and social upheavals, within a human framework highlighting the impact of time on relationships.
Major stars and distinguished filmmakers in "The Stories"
The film stars an ensemble cast including: Nelly Karim, Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner, Karim Kassem, Ahmed Kamal, Sabry Fawwaz, Sherif El-Desouky, Amr Abed, and Ahmed El-Aazar. The work is written and directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, and produced by Mohamed Hefzy (Film Clinic) and Shahinaz El-Akkad.
Public and critical success in Carthage, the Red Sea, and Luxor
The film "The Stories" achieved an overwhelming presence on the film festival circuit; it was awarded the "Golden Tanit" for Best Feature Film at the 59th edition of the Carthage Film Festival. It was also screened regionally at the Red Sea International Film Festival (December 2025), and Egypt saw its premiere in March 2026 as part of the Luxor African Film Festival, amid widespread critical acclaim.