Hussein Fahmy refuses to produce a digital version of himself using AI.

During a panel discussion at the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, Egyptian artist Hussein Fahmy participated in a discussion session that addressed technological transformations in art, his experience as president of the Cairo International Film Festival, and his frank and forthright views on the use of artificial intelligence in the art industry. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Hussein Fahmy: No one can portray me...and I refuse to present my biography.

When asked about the possibility of presenting a dramatic or cinematic work that deals with his autobiography, Fahmy did not hesitate to respond: "I absolutely refuse to have my life story portrayed in an artistic work, and I don't think anyone could play this role." He justified his position by saying that most biopics have not achieved the expected success, citing the experience of the late artist Soad Hosni, which he felt did not meet the audience's expectations, saying: "People imagine Soad Hosni as they knew her, and she cannot be replaced by any actress."

Artificial Intelligence Under the Microscope: A Digital Copy? No Thanks Digital transformations in art have raised new questions, including the use of artificial intelligence to digitally reproduce artists after their passing. Fahmy did not hesitate to declare his position: "I completely reject the creation of a digital version of myself, and I do not believe in this approach," noting that while he believes in the importance of artificial intelligence, the issue touches on human and artistic values. He added, "We must establish legal controls to protect artists and their rights after death, because this issue has become very urgent."

Cairo Film Festival and Artificial Intelligence: No exclusion, but according to artistic standards

As president of the Cairo International Film Festival, Fahmy made it clear that the festival does not place any barriers to films that utilize AI technologies. He said, "We view each film from its creative perspective, not its technicality. The most important thing is to provide new experiences for our audiences from different cultures." Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

Globalization is not impossible... but it requires honesty.

Regarding the possibility of Egyptian and Arab cinema reaching international fame, Hussein Fahmy emphasized that competition has become more difficult, but not impossible. He stressed that: "Achieving global success is not achieved through repetitive commercial films, but rather through honest expression of our culture and issues." He added, "The more honest and local the work is, the greater its chance of reaching a global audience."