Production has officially wrapped on Hepta: The Last Debate, the latest collaboration from VOX Studios, Film Square, Immersive, and The Producers. The film, which follows the legacy of Hepta: The Last Lecture, revisits love—but from a different angle. This is not a continuation. It’s a conversation.
The Team Behind the Tension
Directed by Hadi El Bagoury and based on a story by Mohamed Sadeq, the film brings together a writing team that includes Sadeq, Mohammed Jalal, and Norhan Abu Bakr.
The cast includes Menna Shalabi, Mohamed Mamdouh, Karim Fahmy, Gihan El Shamashergy, Salma Abu-Deif, Karim Kassem, Mayan El Sayed, and Hassan Malek—names that speak to both the film’s range and emotional depth.
Returning to Romance, Redefined
Hepta: The Last Debate explores the emotional shifts within relationships. Where the original film offered a structured view of love, this new chapter leans into complexity. The emotional ups and downs take center stage, emphasizing connection in all its uncertainty.
The film is positioned as a spiritual successor, introducing new characters, new settings, and a renewed sense of emotional weight.
The Studios Behind the Story
VOX Studios, known for titles like Voy! Voy! Voy! and Hwjn, continues its mission to support authentic stories from the MENA region. The studio is committed to balancing artistic vision with audience connection, building a more diverse and sustainable Arabic film industry.
The Producers, co-founded by executive producer Hani Osama and director Hadi El Bagoury, has a long track record of success. From Excuse My French to Hepta and Sheikh Jackson, the company has consistently adapted Arabic literature into films and TV series that resonate with regional audiences.
What Comes Next
Hepta: The Last Debate hits theatres soon. Since its announcement, it has drawn attention for revisiting a story that left a mark on regional cinema. With new characters and a familiar team, it asks what love looks like when there are no clear answers.