After the “Nono” crisis... Turki Al-Sheikh announces a “reconsideration”

In the wake of the crisis of the movie “Al-Nono,” which was announced by Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the Saudi Entertainment Authority, and which talks about an Egyptian fraudster who exploits the Saudis during the Hajj season and is portrayed by the artist Ahmed Helmy, the counselor issued an explanatory statement, via his Facebook page.

Statement by Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh Al-Sheikh wrote on his Facebook page, “An explanatory statement... The Big Time Film Fund was established in order to support and promote content and filmmaking in the Arab world.”

He continued, “Given the misunderstanding that accompanied the announcement of a film in the recent period; We would like to confirm that we have decided to reconsider the production of one of the films that were announced, or to work on developing the scenario, dialogue, and story of the film in question. We also aspire that the group of previously announced films will fulfill the ambitions of the Arab viewer.”

He concluded, “This decision comes; Desiring to cut off the path of anyone who tries or is trying to hunt birds of darkness in bad faith, committed to strengthening the good fraternal relations that bring together the peoples of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt.”

Amr Adeeb defends Ahmed Helmy It is noteworthy that the journalist Amr Adeeb defended the star Ahmed Helmy , after the criticism directed at him due to the nature of the role he plays in a new movie called “Nono.”

Amr Adeeb said during a video on his official account on the “X” website: “There are special, studied and tucked-in committees working on this issue, the reputation of Egypt and Ahmed Helmy, and that it is an insult to the Egyptian people, and of course we know that this is being beaten and planned and most of it is disciplined, and of course there are people who are halal children who want to stand up.” “Side the country, save the country, and defend its dignity.”

Amr Adib continued: “I want to ask a question, is this Ahmed Helmy not your son, your brother, and your friend? Is he Ahmed Helmy born out of caution? Ahmed Helmy has been around for a long time, guys, and has made a million films. Suddenly it was decided that Ahmed Helmy sold his country, his religion, and his life for a few riyals!” "

“Adeeb” added: “When Ahmed Helmy made black honey at that time, Ahmed Helmy was also satisfied, and of course there are people who want to spoil the world and make it tired and tense, no matter how much the world calms down and remains kind.”

Amr Adeeb pointed out that the role of the imposter, which sparked controversy over the film, is not new to Egyptian cinema, continuing: “The role of the imposter in Egyptian art and Egyptian cinema has existed for a long time, and I will not announce the secret that inside the film there is a Saudi imposter, and all peoples in the world have imposters, good people, and good people.” I am miserable, and you are attacking before you see the movie and know the story.”

Amr Adeeb concluded: “The sons of Rizk, the first and second parts, were fraudsters. Art contains everything and its role is not just to show a good, good person. Art’s role also shows problems and misfortunes. Please calm down and judge the work after you see it.”