Jasmine Adel
A few days separate us from the holy month of Ramadan, which comes this year in a difficult environment for everyone after the outbreak of the Corona virus in various countries of the world, forcing the vast majority to commit to their homes, either convincingly or forcing them in an attempt by governments to reduce the spread of the virus and besiege it.
Although the Egyptian government issued strict decisions regarding the suspension of the study and the closure of shops, restaurants and cinemas, most Egyptian production sectors did not stop filming the Ramadan season series 2020, in contrast to what happened in many Gulf countries that preferred to be careful not to spread the infection, even if it was This will cause countless financial problems.
Gulf series in Ramadan, temporary filming stopped due to Corona virus |
A sacrifice or a claim?
For the previous reasons, a great discussion arose after the recent statements of the Captain of the Representative Professions Dr. Ashraf Zaki, which he made last Sunday evening, in which he emphasized that the entertainment content provided by art has a great role in the enjoyment of the general public and motivating them to stay in their homes, which he described as "helping the state In her endeavor.
Ashraf Zaki confirmed, "It is not a corona that will make us sacrifice and stop the Ramadan series." - 🧚♀️ Lover of Freedom 🧚♀️ (@Nisreen_Yasser) March 28, 2020 |
I do not see a funny need. This period is more than the words of Ashraf Zaki and the actors and all those working on the Ramadan series. They are designers who go on and complete and say we are going to sacrifice so we can make you happy. - R2ft (@ rafat824) April 4, 2020 |
But Zaki stressed that all studios take the necessary precautions during the filming, in addition to trying to reduce employment as much as possible. Before anything, artists fear for themselves from illness, but they, like other sectors, must continue to rotate the wheel of production and protect the thousands of workers who work behind the camera, then He concluded his speech by saying, "We work even under the worst conditions, and this is the fate of the artist who must perform his duty towards society and the public."
This is a disappointing and controversial issue for many who marveled wondering how stars of the art world can invite to stay at home and urged citizens to take the matter seriously and act wisely and consciously, despite what this means from the loss of livelihoods of some, and then they act selfishly, justifying it by doing their duty and sacrifice Themselves for the sake of the public, not for the millions they earn.
Stop all Ramadan series, and artists paid their wages for the benefit of those affected by the crisis of Corona # Kedb_April, but the dearness that everyone wishes is true - Ahmed Torky 🎶🎓🔌📱 (@ ahmed_tork95) April 3, 2020 |
@mohpegypt We prevented praying in mosques, studying in schools, universities, and workers. We say that there are no gatherings, and in the other, more than 300 gather in one series, but I think that Ramadan series must be stopped # Pause_Photography_ Ramadan series - omar magdy (@ OMAGA360) March 27, 2020 |
In a related context, the decision raised the discontent of some, coinciding with the Egyptian government’s decision to close mosques and churches and prevent the establishment of religious rites in order to prevent gatherings, while agreeing to grant permits for photography in studios packed with workers, especially since dramatic scenes require stars to approach and touch, which may transmit the virus Than anyone with healthy people.
This prompted some to tweet mockingly and pray in the studios because they are sterile and fit for gatherings, or even use the budget of the Ministry of Information and transfer it to the Ministry of Awqaf to purify mosques and provide masks for worshipers.
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In response, screenwriter Amr Samir Atef commented on his personal Facebook page, saying that serials cannot be compared to mosques, churches, Friday prayers and Mass. The series are not religion and the studio is not a temple, but we can compare them with industries and constructions, before he finishes his speech describing the disaffected with haters, Marveling at how they despise art workers and then insist on pursuing their work?
It seems that this view was favored by many, whether from the stars or even ordinary followers, who supported his opinion, describing the angry religious extremists, at the same time others expressed their refusal to exclude the representatives from the ban, not for religious reasons, but to deal with them as if they were a first-class class, They are required to treat them like others, just because we are in the same boat that when we all drowned.
On the other side, some stars agreed that photography should be stopped until the end of this glare, regardless of the losses, chief among them the writer Maryam Naoum, who expressed her grief after discovering that the safety of workers in the field is not a priority for the industry, describing the stars as "the chicken that lays the gold ".
For his part, the director Amr Salama agreed, who shared with the audience a story that his friend, the executive director Robert lost recently, as Robert died from a heart attack he suffered due to work pressure and filming before Ramadan, which in turn caused a shock to Amr Salama that he will never exceed, as he put it.