The Egyptian Film Syndicate has recently announced with much pride the nomination of the captivating movie “Rehla 404” (Flight 404) to represent Egypt at the prestigious 2024 Oscars, according to an article by Egypt Today.
“Rehla 404” boasts an all-star cast, including Mona Zaki, alongside notable guest stars such as Mohamed Farag, Mohamed Mamdouh, Shereen Reda, Khaled El-Sawy, Mohamed Alaa, Hassan Al-Adl, Sama Ibrahim, Shadi Alfons, Rana Raies, Gihan el Shamashergy, and Arfa Abdel Rassoul. Under the skilled direction of Hany Khalifa and with a compelling script by Mohamed Ragaa, this film promises to captivate audiences worldwide.
The storyline follows Ghada, who encounters an urgent situation just days before her planned journey to Mecca for Hajj, requiring her to secure a substantial amount of money and forces her to reconnect with individuals from her past.
The audience is left with burning questions: Will Ghada overcome her challenges and make it to Hajj? Will revisiting the past lead to further complications? These thought-provoking themes were masterfully crafted by screenwriter Mohamed Ragaa, whose scenario earned the esteemed Sawiris Award for Young Writers and Screenwriters in 2015.
