A new crisis facing the artist Ahmed Helmy, due to the film «Fantasy of Matte», which is currently in theaters, after being released during the Eid al-Adha season, as the young author of the Egyptian star accused of stealing the idea of the film and its main characters through his wife artist Mona Zaki, which was presented to the writer The idea a while ago.
The author Nihal Samaha said that «on January 20, 2018 was a call with the artist wife of the artist to present ideas», noting in a post on her page on «Facebook» that the call ended with a meeting between her and Mona Zaki.
She added, `` On Tuesday 23 January 2018, the artist was interviewed by the artist's wife, '' pointing out that she told her about the film in detail, and gave her the scenario of the film in full, and a scenario for a second film, on the promise that Mona Zaki will read and respond.
The author said that she believed that the two works did not like the Egyptian star «and the subject ended on it», pointing out that on August 3 this surprised Boste summary of the film «Fantasy Matte», and said it is impossible to have stolen the idea, but when she saw the first announcement: «I made sure it is my idea .. I saw the second announcement I was shocked that my film steals and mutated to the form of another ... All who were continental film first thing they saw the declaration Maqalosh changed one word (of course we all know it) .. The film is no doubt stolen stupidly ..! ».
Ahmed Helmy, Mona Zaki, or the author of the film, Abdel Rahim Kamal, have not commented on the accusation. They have been silent, while young author Nehal Samaha said she will sue Ahmed Helmy, especially since she recorded the film for years.