The Stories
القصص
Synopsis
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 Middle-Class 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-20
Top Cast
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Nelly Karim
Fairouz
Amir El-Masry
Ahmad
Valerie Pachner
Elizabeth
Amr Abed
Lulu
Ahmed Kamal
Ragheb
Khaled Mokhtar
Sharaf
Sabry Fawaz
Hamada
Sherif Desouqy
Marai
Nagui Chehata
Sabri
Karim Kassem
Shams
Ahmed ElAzaar
Hassan
Osama Abdullah
Labib
Sarrah Abdelrahman
TV Presenter
Hassan El-Adl
Dawoud
Johannes Krisch
Elizabeth's father
Maria Hofstätter
Elizabeth's mother
Jack Hofer
Elizabeth's Brother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Silk Road International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abu Bakr Shawky
- Screenplay & Story
- Abu Bakr Shawky
- Original Title
- القصص
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, Austria, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Arabic, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Film AG, Cinenovo, Film Clinic, Fox in the Snow Films, Wrong Men, Lagoonie Film Production, Shofha, Film Square, Film i Väst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abu Bakr Shawky
Abu Bakr Shawky
Wolfgang Thaler
Roland Stöttinger
Julie Viez, Mohamed Hefzy
Department Leadership Roster
Abu Bakr Shawky
Writer
Abu Bakr Shawky
Director
Julie Viez
Producer
Wolfgang Thaler
Director of Photography
Roland Stöttinger
Editor
Mohamed Hefzy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stories
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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 Middle-Class 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.
Who directed The Stories?
The Stories was directed by Abu Bakr Shawky.
Who stars in The Stories?
The principal cast of The Stories includes Nelly Karim, Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner, Amr Abed, Ahmed Kamal.
When was The Stories released and how long is it?
The Stories was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.