In a world where art has turned into a commercial industry from which people aim to make the highest profits, Aly Sobhy has proven to be a real artist who flies far from the flock. With his remarkable understanding of the crucial role of arts in societies, he began his artistic career with people in the streets then moved to the silver screen to reach a bigger audience.
In 2006, Sobhy co-starred in Dead Money (Feloos Mayeta in Arabic) by Rami Abduljabbar, a film that won the best short feature award at the National Film Festival. He also acted in Tamer El Said’s The Last Days of the City, which recently won the Caligari Prize at Berlinale and the Grand Prix at the Festival Des 3 Continents.
His most recent film, Ali, the Goat, and Ibrahim, directed by Sherif El Bendary, with participation from Egypt, France, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, won various prizes in the development and post-production phase. Recently, he was awarded the best actor’s prize for his portrayal of Ali Meaza at the Dubai International Film Festival.
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Egypt, Sobhy revealed some secrets about his artistic beginnings and how he prepared for his outstanding role as Ali. He also discussed his upcoming artistic projects.
