The Stories (2026)
Original title: القصص
The Stories is a 2026 Arabic-language drama movie directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner and Karim Kassem.
The Stories is a decades-spanning Egyptian family saga and love story set between the late 1960s and 1980s. The film follows Ahmed, a young man from a modest Cairo family who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. During the tense summer of 1967, as war looms over Egypt, he begins a pen-pal correspondence with an Austrian woman named Elizabeth (“Liz”). A semi-autobiographical film based on the director's parents and how they met.
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What is The Stories about?
The Stories is a decades-spanning Egyptian family saga and love story set between the late 1960s and 1980s. The film follows Ahmed, a young man from a modest Cairo family who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. During the tense summer of 1967, as war looms over Egypt, he begins a pen-pal correspondence with an Austrian woman named Elizabeth (“Liz”). A semi-autobiographical film based on the director's parents and how they met.
When was The Stories released?
The Stories was released on 17 June 2026.
How long is The Stories?
The Stories runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Stories?
The Stories was directed by Abu Bakr Shawky.