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Front Row Filmed Entertainment has secured the distribution rights for the Egyptian film The Tale of Daye’s Family across the Middle East and North Africa, excluding theatrical release in Egypt. This acquisition was made in partnership with Big Time Fund from Saudi Arabia.

Directed by Karim El Shennawy and written by Haitham Dabbour, the film premiered as the opening feature at the Red Sea International Film Festival in December 2024 and later screened at the Berlinale. The story follows Daye, an 11-year-old albino Nubian boy from southern Egypt, who aspires to be a singer like his idol, Mohamed Mounir. With the support of his mother, sister, and a dedicated music teacher, Daye journeys to Cairo, where he faces bullying and prejudice while striving to find his voice and identity.

The cast includes Aseel Omran, Islam Mubarak, Badr Mohamed, and Haneen Saeed, with special appearances by Ahmed Helmy, Mohamed Shahin, Mohamed Mamdouh, and Amina Khalil. The film was released in theaters across the Gulf on September 18 and is set to launch on streaming platforms soon.

Gianluca Chakra, CEO of Front Row Filmed Entertainment, stated, “Securing all MENA rights to The Tale of Daye’s Family is about more than distribution. It’s about amplifying a story that demands to be heard. Daye’s journey confronts bullying and celebrates inclusion, values we are proud to champion across every screen in the region.”

Front Row highlighted that their collaboration with Big Time Fund reflects a mutual commitment to showcasing bold Arab and international cinema to audiences throughout MENA. Big Time Fund, backed by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, invests in projects that enhance the Kingdom’s creative economy and promote Arab storytelling on a global scale.

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