Sulaf Fawakherji : My farewell to my mother was one of the most painful and hardest moments of my life Sulaf Fawakherji extends greetings to Egypt and confirms her connection to it since childhood

Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji reopened the box of her emotional memories with her late mother through a heartfelt post she shared on Instagram, coinciding with her recognition at the Aswan International Women Film Festival. She linked her early upbringing to the intellectual and artistic seeds her mother planted in her awareness from a young age.

In her message, Fawakherji recalled a childhood moment when she used to imitate her mother reading newspapers before she even learned to read properly, considering this daily habit the first spark of her connection to knowledge and awareness. She added that she was intellectually shaped through details of her mother’s life, from her interest in books to introducing her to prominent intellectual figures, including writer Nawal El Saadawi, who had a clear impact on her early consciousness.

“An established conviction” The Syrian actress also revisited other moments from her memory, recalling stories she heard in childhood about pioneering women in thought and art, such as Rose al-Youssef, Ghada Al-Samman, and Huda Shaarawi, stressing that these names were not merely stories but foundations that shaped her view of women’s role in society. She noted that her mother instilled in her a firm belief that true human value lies in thought and influence, not fame or money.

Fawakherji described the moment of her mother’s farewell as one of the most painful and sorrowful moments of her life, explaining that she only said one word at the time: “Thank you,” as an honest expression of gratitude for everything her mother had given her throughout her life, affirming that her mother’s impact is still present in her daily life, decisions, and career.

In her remarks, the Syrian actress also extended special greetings to Egypt, emphasizing her deep connection to it since childhood. She expressed her appreciation for several Egyptian pioneering women in art, including Aziza Amir and Amina Rizk, for their essential contributions to establishing the status of art for generations.

Fawakherji concluded by expressing her great happiness with her recognition at the Aswan International Women Film Festival, considering it an important milestone in her artistic journey, which has included both popular works and socially and humanly oriented projects, especially those addressing women’s issues. She added that her pride increased further after also being honored by the European Union in Egypt, describing it as an additional medal in her ongoing artistic career.