Egyptian-French actress, Inji El Gammal, has stepped into the spotlight following the release of her recent film Abdo and Saneya (2024), a captivating modern silent film that premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival in December 2024. The black-and-white silent film, filled with masterful performances and complemented by an evocative score, has earned acclaim from outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. It also marks a big milestone in El Gammal’s career, which spans award-winning stage performances and notable TV roles, including her appearance in Hulu’s award-winning Ramy (2019). Abdo and Saneya, the only Egyptian film in the Arab spectacular category, is the creation of El Gammal and her husband, Omar Bakry, an Egyptian-Swedish writer, director, and producer. She describes the film as “their child.” “As an actress, I want to make an impact, do something meaningful, and contribute to art by inspiring people to think about their paths and humanity,” El Gammal tells Egyptian Streets. “In Abdo and Saneya, we managed to do that.” Inji El Gammal’s Journey of Acting El Gammal was born in Egypt, but then moved to France with her family at age nine. She…
Inji El Gammal: From Stage to Screen, a Journey of Passion and Perseverance
February 24, 2025
