What did Taha El Desouky say about presenting the El Gouna Film Festival 2025?

Young Egyptian actor Taha El Desouky expressed his overwhelming happiness at participating in the opening ceremony of the El Gouna Film Festival, considering his appearance at a film festival as a comedian something he has always dreamed of.

Taha El Desouky wrote on his official Instagram account: “As a stand-up comedian, I have achieved one of my dreams by performing at a film festival. As an actor, I am very grateful and thankful to my teachers and colleagues who gave me energy full of love and support, and who listened to me with a smile and open hearts. I can’t find words to describe my feelings other than my sincere thanks to everyone who helped me on this day.”

Taha El Dessouky's segment at El Gouna Film Festival 2025 During his comedy segment, Taha El-Dessouki blended humor with a humane tone, starting by spontaneously making fun of himself and discussing the rumors that have been circulating about the festival since its inception.

He then moved on to talk about an artist's struggle with fame and how he becomes trapped in the spotlight, referring to the pressures that accompany an artistic life.

Taha Desouky takes off his clothes in front of the audience at El Gouna Film Festival Actor Taha Desouky dazzled the audience during his presentation of the opening segment of the El Gouna Film Festival , presenting a touching and spontaneous performance.

Desouky removed his suit jacket during the performance, giving it a lively and free-spirited feel, making him the talk of the town on social media.

Many viewers praised his performance, which combined comedy with artistic honesty.

Taha Desouky: I wish I lived in the era of black and white. During an interview on Al-Nahar TV, on the sidelines of the eighth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, actor Taha Desouky revealed his dream of starring in black-and-white films, emphasizing that he'd love to star alongside comedy giants like Naguib El-Rihani and Fouad El-Mohandes. He added jokingly, "I wish I could have been there with them that moment when the machine came out of the fabric," referring to one of Fouad El Mohandes' famous scenes, expressing his nostalgia for the spirit of that authentic artistic era.

Art is a human message before it is entertainment. Desouky spoke about his vision of art, emphasizing that its role is not limited to entertainment alone, but must also have an impact in raising awareness in society and shedding light on humanitarian issues.

He pointed out that the Palestinian cause is one of the most important issues deserving of support and attention, saying: "May God grant them victory, and Egypt has taken a very honorable stance. God willing, peace will be achieved in a good way."

Taha Desouky reveals his strange rituals before his artistic appearance Desouky concluded his talk with the humor his fans are accustomed to, explaining that he doesn't prepare a specific song before any event or performance, but rather prefers to listen to a diverse mix of songs that reflect his mood, saying with a laugh: "I play things that have absolutely no relation to each other... I rap about something calm, but I won't say the song so as not to embarrass me."