This is why the special screening of "Clone" has been postponed.

A cloud of doubt and mystery hovered over the Cairo cinematic sky surrounding the film “Clone,” starring comedian Sameh Hussein and actress Heba Magdy. Just minutes before the film’s much-anticipated special screening, a sudden decision was made to cancel the event, sparking a storm of questions and speculation among the public and media. Amid apologies from the actor and vague statements from the filmmakers, strong rumors circulated about the intervention of the “Censorship Authority” to ban the film due to some controversial scenes, turning the night of the special screening into a night of anticipation and anxiety.

"Circumstances beyond our control"... A vague apology adds to the mystery

The film's star, actor Sameh Hussein, broke his silence with a brief statement on his Facebook account, apologizing to the audience who were expecting to see the film. He confirmed that the decision to postpone was due to "circumstances beyond our control," without going into details. This vague apology only made the matter more ambiguous, and opened the door wide to various analyses and interpretations, especially since the post was quickly deleted a few hours after it was published, which reinforced the hypothesis that there were other reasons behind this sudden postponement.

"Censorship rumors"... a fire ignites the artistic wildfire Amidst this media turmoil, strong rumors began to spread like wildfire, claiming that the real reason behind the cancellation of the special screening was the interference of the Censorship Authority, due to the presence of some scenes that might not be approved by the censorship authority. It even reached the point of speculation that the film would not be shown in cinemas at all, turning the highly anticipated film into a public opinion issue before the public had even seen it.

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"The truth comes from its source." The head of censorship dots the i's and crosses the t's.

To put an end to this wave of controversy and rumors, the distinguished screenwriter Abdel Rahim Kamal, head of the Egyptian Film Censorship Authority, intervened and issued an official, definitive statement, in which he categorically denied all the rumors about the cancellation of the film “Clone” by a decision from the censorship authority or because it did not obtain a screening permit. Kamal confirmed that the matter was nothing more than a delay in completing the paperwork and documents required to obtain the censorship stamp and permit for the film, and that this delay occurred after the official working hours of the authority had ended.

"Just one day"... a procedural postponement, not a "censorship ban" The head of censorship clarified that the filmmakers will complete the procedures and obtain the necessary permits during official working hours today (Tuesday), so that they can then hold the special screening of the film normally, which was originally scheduled for yesterday evening (Monday). He indicated that the film will be shown in cinemas on the previously scheduled date, which is tomorrow (Wednesday), the ninth of April.

"A message to the media": The necessity of verifying information Concluding his statement, Abdel Rahim Kamal urged the media to verify the accuracy of news related to the Artistic Works Censorship Authority from official sources, whether from himself or the authority's official spokesperson, in order to avoid causing confusion and spreading false information that could tarnish the reputation of artistic works and their creators.

"Clone" is a thrilling journey away from the usual comedy.

It is worth noting that the film "Clone" represents a different experience for artist Sameh Hussein, as he presents it in a framework far removed from the comedy for which he is known, and deals with an exciting story full of suspense and science fiction, revolving around the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on society, and raises deep philosophical questions about identity and human reality in light of rapid technological development. He is co-starring with an elite group of artists, including Heba Magdy, Hager El-Sharnouby, and Mohamed Ezz, and the film is written and directed by Abdel Rahman Mohamed.

"Qatayef"... A different Ramadan touch by Sameh Hussein

On another note, artist Sameh Hussein made a distinctive impact during the Ramadan 2025 season with his lighthearted social program " Qatayef ," which aired on social media. He discussed some human and social values in a simple and engaging style, garnering significant audience interaction and admiration.

It appears that the film "Clone" has narrowly escaped the "cancellation" rumors, reassuring audiences and fans of actor Sameh Hussein that the film will soon hit theaters, bringing with it a different story and a different performance from the star they've grown accustomed to in a comedic format. This will keep everyone glued to the cinema screens to watch this new experience.