Yasra's Spontaneous Dance at Jounieh Film Festival

Egyptian actress Yasra performed a spontaneous, lively dance to her hit song “3 Dqaat” at a restaurant during the ninth edition of the Jounieh Film Festival in Lebanon. The dance, captured on video, showed Yasra fully immersed in the music, performing energetic and joyful moves amidst enthusiastic applause and interaction from those around her. She concluded the performance with a warm kiss blown to the camera and a thumbs-up, indicating her genuine enjoyment of the moment.

During a panel discussion titled “Women's Leadership in Cinema,” Yasra shared insights from her career, highlighting the sacrifices made by filmmakers. She praised her colleague, actress Ilham Shahin, for selling her home to complete the production of one of her films, a sacrifice Yasra noted was unprecedented. Yasra described Shahin as a strong and bold artist, deserving of her status as one of Egypt's greatest actresses for her resilience against financial crises and commitment to her artistic projects.

Yasra also criticized the current social media environment, stating that it restricts creative freedom. She noted that actors today are more cautious due to the potential backlash and scrutiny on social media platforms. Yasra quoted actress Mona Zaki, saying, “We are actors, and this is our profession,” emphasizing the need for boldness in their work. She also pointed out the societal double standard in how women's actions are judged, noting that despite increased freedom, women's actions are still closely monitored and scrutinized.

**Context:** Yasra's dance performance highlights the festival's celebratory atmosphere, while her comments during the panel discussion underscore the challenges and sacrifices faced by actors in the film industry. Her critique of social media's impact on creative freedom reflects broader discussions about the influence of digital platforms on artistic expression.