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Director Mohamed Abdel Salam, the director of the series "Ali Clay", acknowledged a deliberate exaggeration in some scenes of the drama, especially those in which Ahmed Al-Awady portrayed psychological crises of his character. This came during an exclusive interview where he discussed the mixed reactions the series sparked among audiences and critics.
Details of the Exaggeration in Dramatic Scenes
Abdel Salam explained that the exaggeration in Ahmed Al-Awady’s character was inspired by reality observed on social media pages showing young people suffering from psychological crises. He added: "Personally, I was very exaggerated in the character... and this came as a result of the reality we saw on social media pages about youth exposed to psychological crises."
He also spoke about the restaurant scene with the character Hayat, noting that the lighting and music added a sense of luxury despite the place itself not being luxurious, which raised questions from the audience about the scene’s logic.
Reactions to Emotional Conflicts and Acting
Regarding the emotional conflicts, Abdel Salam said that the transformation of Mayada’s love for Ali into revenge was a dramatic exaggeration aimed at highlighting the internal tensions of the characters. He also addressed the performance of actress Rahma Mohsen, affirming that she exerted a remarkable effort despite the criticisms directed at her, stating: "If we ignore the actress’s personal life, we find that she worked hard to deliver a distinctive role... we tried to present the matter in the best possible way."
In response to rumors about Ahmed Al-Awady’s involvement in directing or writing, Abdel Salam completely denied this, confirming that Al-Awady trusts him and that the work was agreed upon from the beginning without any changes during filming.
Why This Statement Matters
Mohamed Abdel Salam’s statements clarify how a director can use exaggeration as a dramatic tool to enhance the psychological impact on the viewer while maintaining the artistic balance of the work. They also reflect the production team’s keenness to deliver a comprehensive work despite the challenges facing modern dramatic productions.
This news was re-edited based on a report published on etbilarabi.com, maintaining the essential facts presented in the source.