The film 'Wedding or Funeral', which started its commercial screening in Egypt in early January 2026, is a social comedy that cleverly uses humorous situations to examine family relationships under collective pressure of ceremonial occasions like weddings. It not only presents a series of rapid scenarios but also delves into how joyous celebrations can become a magnifying glass revealing the fragility of bonds and the limits of calm that each family tries to maintain or at least portray to others.

Amidst a wedding overflowing with ostentation and old conflicts resurfacing at critical moments, the film reevaluates the concept of marriage as a true test of the ability of both families to harmonize and coexist, rather than just a traditional celebratory event. Every small confrontation opens a larger wound, and every casual comment unveils a deeper layer of tension, turning the celebration into a space that exposes everyone's nerves instead of serving as a pure space of joy.

It is no surprise that the film has garnered early public interest, not only due to Nelly Karim's return to comedy after years of dramatic roles but also because it resonates with a universal theme of familial dynamics during significant milestones. The film captures the essence of how significant life events can unearth underlying tensions, making it a pertinent reflection on family relationships in contemporary society.