Wa Lana Fel Khayal Hob (2025) — A Tender Egyptian Romantic Drama
Wa Lana Fi Al Khayal… Hob? (ولنا في الخيال… حب؟)
Genre: Romantic Drama · Musical Elements · Character Study
Director / Writer: Sara Razeq · Cinematography: Mohamed Gad · Music: Khaled Hamad
Cast: Ahmed El Saadny, Mayan El Sayed, Omar Razeq, Farida Ragab, Seif Hamida
Overview
Wa Lana Fi Al Khayal… Hob? is the debut feature by director-writer Sara Razeq. The film explores fragile, human-sized emotions through the unexpected relationship that forms between a withdrawn university professor and a talented young student. Combining romantic drama with musical moments and evocative cinematography, the film examines grief, longing and the messy risks of opening one’s heart.
Plot
Yousef Murad (Ahmed El Saadny), a reserved professor of fine arts, lives haunted by the memory of his late wife and avoids close relationships. When Wardah (Mayan El Sayed), a cinema student, seeks his help to mend a troubled romance with her partner Noah (Omar Razeq), Yousef’s attempts at mediation unravel into something more intimate. As loyalties shift and secrets surface, the three lead characters confront painful questions about love, fidelity and personal sacrifice — culminating in a moving stage performance that fuses music, dance and emotional reconciliation.
Key Performances & Direction
Ahmed El Saadny anchors the film with a quiet, measured performance, while Mayan El Sayed offers a luminous, emotional turn as Wardah. Omar Razeq brings sensitivity to the role of Noah, the young dancer torn between ambition and love. Sara Razeq’s direction relies on visual storytelling — using music, close framing and performance spaces (like the academy and the Opera House) to create an intimate tone.
Cinematic Style & Themes
The film uses real artistic locations — the Academy of Arts and the Cairo Opera House — to blur the line between creation and life. Cinematographer Mohamed Gad frames characters in expressive light and shadow; composer Khaled Hamad’s score punctuates critical emotional beats. Themes of memory, artistic longing and intergenerational desire are woven through both dialogue and staged performance.
Why Watch
A heartfelt debut from a promising director-writer.
Strong ensemble performances blending experience and new talent.
A film that celebrates art as a means of healing and connection.
Where to Watch & Book Tickets
Check local showtimes and book tickets at Renaissance Cinemas (سينمات رينسانس مصر). For the latest screening times and reservations, visit the cinema’s booking page or our site’s showtimes section.
Final Note
Wa Lana Fi Al Khayal… Hob? offers an intimate cinematic experience — a film for viewers who appreciate subtle performances, thoughtful direction and music-driven storytelling. Follow this page for interviews, reviews and exclusive clips.
Genre: Romantic Drama · Musical Elements · Character Study
Director / Writer: Sara Razeq · Cinematography: Mohamed Gad · Music: Khaled Hamad
Cast: Ahmed El Saadny, Mayan El Sayed, Omar Razeq, Farida Ragab, Seif Hamida
Overview
Wa Lana Fi Al Khayal… Hob? is the debut feature by director-writer Sara Razeq. The film explores fragile, human-sized emotions through the unexpected relationship that forms between a withdrawn university professor and a talented young student. Combining romantic drama with musical moments and evocative cinematography, the film examines grief, longing and the messy risks of opening one’s heart.
Plot
Yousef Murad (Ahmed El Saadny), a reserved professor of fine arts, lives haunted by the memory of his late wife and avoids close relationships. When Wardah (Mayan El Sayed), a cinema student, seeks his help to mend a troubled romance with her partner Noah (Omar Razeq), Yousef’s attempts at mediation unravel into something more intimate. As loyalties shift and secrets surface, the three lead characters confront painful questions about love, fidelity and personal sacrifice — culminating in a moving stage performance that fuses music, dance and emotional reconciliation.
Key Performances & Direction
Ahmed El Saadny anchors the film with a quiet, measured performance, while Mayan El Sayed offers a luminous, emotional turn as Wardah. Omar Razeq brings sensitivity to the role of Noah, the young dancer torn between ambition and love. Sara Razeq’s direction relies on visual storytelling — using music, close framing and performance spaces (like the academy and the Opera House) to create an intimate tone.
Cinematic Style & Themes
The film uses real artistic locations — the Academy of Arts and the Cairo Opera House — to blur the line between creation and life. Cinematographer Mohamed Gad frames characters in expressive light and shadow; composer Khaled Hamad’s score punctuates critical emotional beats. Themes of memory, artistic longing and intergenerational desire are woven through both dialogue and staged performance.
Why Watch
A heartfelt debut from a promising director-writer.
Strong ensemble performances blending experience and new talent.
A film that celebrates art as a means of healing and connection.
Where to Watch & Book Tickets
Check local showtimes and book tickets at Renaissance Cinemas (سينمات رينسانس مصر). For the latest screening times and reservations, visit the cinema’s booking page or our site’s showtimes section.
Final Note
Wa Lana Fi Al Khayal… Hob? offers an intimate cinematic experience — a film for viewers who appreciate subtle performances, thoughtful direction and music-driven storytelling. Follow this page for interviews, reviews and exclusive clips.
Frequently Asked Questions
The film is written and directed by Sara Razeq — marking her first feature-length narrative
The story follows a reserved university professor whose life changes after a student asks for help with her romantic crisis, sparking a tender but complicated relationship.
Key locations include the Academy of Arts and the Cairo Opera House. For screening times and bookings, check Renaissance Cinemas and our site.
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