The Aquarium

The Aquarium (directed by Yousry Nasrallah, 2008) features Laila Samy in a supporting role alongside Hend Sabry and Amr Waked. The film unfolds in modern-day Cairo, exploring themes of loneliness, repression, and unspoken desire through the intersecting lives of its characters. The Aquarium premiered at international festivals including Berlinale and Dubai International Film Festival, further establishing Nasrallah’s reputation as one of Egypt’s most distinctive contemporary directors.