Cinema and TV shows are not a direct mirror of reality, rather they weave threads of reality with the producer’s imagination and personal views, according to screenwriter Mohamed Nair. Nair wrote the TV series “Caesar,” which was one of the most watched shows in Egypt during Ramadan this year. “Caesar” tells the story of a member of a terrorist organization that, from its depiction, is very similar to the Islamic State (IS).

“Caesar” is not the only Egyptian show whose premise revolves around IS, but it is the only one that has made it to the screen so far. Egyptian cinema theaters, however, are getting ready to screen a movie titled “Da’adoush” to be released on the first day of Eid al-Adha, Sept. 12. The movie theme is also about IS, but in a comedy framework. The movie’s first promotional advertisements were launched Aug. 22.

Theater director Khaled Mehran announced in a statement Aug. 23 that the Ministry of Culture Theater in Hurghada will start showing a play titled “Closed for IS reasons” during Eid al-Adha. The play also revolves around the terrorist group, but has “been facing many objections on its name and some cursing words on the part of the censorship committee,” Mehran said Aug. 29.

Director and screenwriter Amir Ramses also announced in a press statement July 11 that he wrote a movie titled “Cold Blood” and shooting would start soon. “Cold Blood” is another dramatic movie on IS.