518 Arabic Cinema Collection

The Second Wife

1967 • 112 min

In a rural Egyptian village, a powerful mayor rules with an iron fist, controlling every aspect of life.

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Afretet Ismaiel Yassin

1954 • 120 min

After being murdered by the nightclub owner's men, a bellydancer named Katy becomes a ghost determined to find her killer. The problem is, she doesn't remember who did it since she was asleep. She haunts Ismail Yasin, and he eventually…

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Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets

2001 • 99 min

Drama

Ali, Kwita, Omar, and Boubker are street children in Casablanca, using glue to escape their harsh reality. Having left a dangerous gang led by Dib, they now live in fear of his revenge on the city's portside. Ali dreams of…

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Wedding in Galilee

1987 • 112 min

A Palestinian man requests permission from Israeli authorities to lift a curfew so his son can have a wedding. The military governor agrees, but insists on attending with his officers. The groom is angered by his father’s acceptance of the…

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Whom Should We Shoot?

1975 • 90 min

This film explores the political and economic corruption of 1970s Egypt by focusing on the connection between a powerful man and his wife's former fiancé.

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The Peacock

1982 • 95 min

Hamdy lives with his wife Nadia and her younger sister, Samiha. He has a strong affection for Nadia's sister and resolves to eliminate his wife.

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The Wife Gets The Flat

1985 • 96 min

Samir marries Karima, who is the daughter of his boss, Abdul-Maqsood. Financial difficulties arise after they have a child. To make ends meet, Samir buys a taxi, but Karima grows weary of his focus on work. Her mother, Nazli, encourages…

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As I Open My Eyes

2015 • 98 min

Drama

In Tunis, summer 2010, just months before the Revolution, 18-year-old Farah is expected to follow a traditional path as a future doctor. However, she has other plans. She sings in a political rock band, embraces life with passion, enjoys drinking,…

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West Beirut

1998 • 105 min

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Beirut, 1975. The lives of Tarek and Omar, friends since childhood, are disrupted by the outbreak of civil war. Caught between the Muslim west and Christian east as political divisions deepen, they struggle to maintain their bond. As tensions rise…

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Lust

2011 • 130 min

In Alexandria, Fatma desperately needs money for her youngest son's weekly kidney dialysis. She travels to Cairo to beg, leaving her family behind. After gathering enough funds, she returns home only to find her son has died. Determined to shield…

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The Green Soldier

1992 • 140 min

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Gone with No Return

1984 • 95 min

Attia (Yehia al-Fakharani), a regular employee, is threatened with the cancellation of his daughter's engagement by his mother-in-law because he hasn't secured an apartment. He journeys to his hometown to sell his inherited property. There, he meets Kharyia (Leila Alawi),…

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Forbidden

1972 • 110 min

A young photographer becomes obsessed with secretly photographing women, leading to a dangerous and destructive spiral. His voyeuristic pursuits escalate, blurring the lines between observation and violation, and ultimately threatening his own sanity and the lives of those he watches.

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Lion Heart

2013 • 116 min

A young man, raised in the circus after being kidnapped as a child, must confront his protective instincts when he becomes involved in a dangerous murder plot. His strength and resilience are tested as he navigates a shadowy world of…

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Jimmy's Plan

2014 • 91 min

A chemist desperately seeks a way to revive her lost love. Her pursuit of a restorative chemical leads her into a series of complicated and humorous predicaments.

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Where's My Heart?

2017 • 110 min

He married the woman he loved, but his past love lingers, creating a constant internal conflict. He's caught between the life he built and the heart that still remembers another.

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45 Days

2007 • 88 min

Following an admission to a psychiatric hospital after being accused of murdering his parents, a young man declares he will remain silent in the weeks leading up to his trial.

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Omar & Salma

2007 • 96 min

Omar, the son of a wealthy businessman, was dating a model named Farah. After an argument with Farah's manager at a club – stemming from the manager's infidelity with Farah – Omar decides to end the relationship. His friend then…

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Omar & Salma 2

2009 • 101 min

Omar and Salma, parents to two children, encounter challenges as they navigate life and maintain their love after their initial romance fades.

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At Cairo's Railway Station

2006 • 103 min

Reda, a young salesperson, meets Malak at a train station. She asks him to pretend to be her husband for her wealthy parents in Upper Egypt.

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A Natural Born Fool

2004 • 90 min

Desperate to marry his girlfriend, a man joins forces with her uncle in a series of burglaries to earn money. However, his lack of skill leads them into difficult situations.

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Paradise Now

2005 • 90 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3M

Crime, Thriller, Drama

Two friends from childhood are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.

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Flimflam

2016 • 90 min

Noor, a tour guide, goes to Sharm el-Sheikh with his family for a company-sponsored honeymoon, hoping to meet an Italian woman named Perla. He meets Layla, who is also staying at the same villa. Soon, Noor's family joins forces with…

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Not Engineer Hasan

2008

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Nanny Doody

2008 • 106 min

A cellphone thief is apprehended with her partner by the police. She frames him and escapes unharmed. Later, she becomes entangled in a murder investigation and flees to Alexandria. There, she finds work as a nanny for a police officer…

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30 Years Ago

2016 • 170 min

Omar returns home from living abroad with the intention of dividing his wealth among his nine family members. However, he warns them that the money is cursed, bringing misfortune to those who possess it. He has already persuaded his cousin…

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Birds of the Nile

2010 • 120 min

A young man departs his rural life to find himself. He settles into a low-income neighborhood, living with his sister Narjes and becoming involved with several women. His life takes a turn when he learns he has cancer and meets…

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I Am Not With Them

2007 • 94 min

Amr, a carefree medical student, indulges in drugs and neglects his studies. He falls for Farah, a devoutly religious woman who wears a veil, and attempts to win her affection by feigning piety. However, Farah eventually discovers his deception.

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I Want My Right

2003 • 100 min

A regular taxi driver (Ramzi) unexpectedly learns his country's constitution entitles him to a portion of all public property. He begins gathering power of attorney documents from over half the population, intending to sell the nation itself to fund his…

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The Extras

1993 • 100 min

Salem aspires to be an actor, but currently works at a gas station. His affection for Nada provides him with solace.

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Wadjda

2013 • 98 min • Box office $6M

Drama

A determined Saudi girl enters her school's Quran recitation competition to earn money for a green bicycle she really wants.

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The Secret of the Grain

2007 • 151 min • Box office $14M

Drama

In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker and his partner's daughter work together to realize their dream of opening a restaurant.

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Thala My Love

2016 • 87 min

In early January 2011, amidst the Tunisian revolution, Mohamed, a political prisoner, escapes from jail and returns to his hometown of Thala, finding it engulfed in revolt. His sole purpose is to locate his fiancée, Hourya. He is aided in…

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The Road

1964 • 105 min

A privileged man's easy life is disrupted when his mother is arrested. Lacking skills or education, he must locate his unknown, wealthy father to secure his future. He travels from Alexandria to Cairo, becoming involved in an affair while developing…

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The Crew

2018 • 60 min

This documentary explores the detailed work involved in creating a film, covering the entire production process. Egyptian filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals share their insights on each stage.

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Two on the Road

1984 • 100 min

While traveling to Greece on a ship, Mamdouh falls in love with Hanan and proposes. Unexpectedly, Hanan returns to Egypt and asks him to leave her alone. Back in Egypt, Mamdouh discovers she is married to the influential Ezzat Beik,…

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Waiting for Happiness

2002 • 91 min

Before moving to the West, Abdallah visits his mother in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, where he grew up. He finds himself a stranger in his old neighborhood, struggling with the local language and feeling isolated in his Western clothes. Spending time with…

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Khorma

2002 • 80 min

In the dry Tunisian village of Bizerte, Khorma, known for his unusual appearance and personality, is the subject of gentle amusement. His guardian is Bou Khaleb, the official who announces births, deaths, and marriages. When Bou Khaleb mistakenly announces a…

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Lembi 8 Giga

2010 • 111 min

Lembi, a struggling lawyer, marries a schoolteacher. His financial difficulties create problems for her. A subsequent accident dramatically alters his life.

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Miss Hanafi

1954 • 120 min

Hassan, a working-class man, and Hanafi, a wealthy one, both vie for Nawaeim's affection. While at the hospital for severe stomach pain following his wedding night, Hanafi undergoes an unintended sex change. Months later, recovering, he struggles to adjust to…

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No Man's Love

2000 • 82 min

"No Man's Love" follows Akim, a young scuba diver grappling with grief and isolation. He lives with his older brother Issa in a remote Tunisian lighthouse, struggling under Issa's strict rules following their sister’s suicide. Seeking escape, Akim accepts a…

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Blessed Benefit

2017 • 83 min

Wrongfully accused of fraud, a quiet Jordanian construction worker finds himself in prison. He quickly learns the prison's routines, its unwritten rules, and its hidden economy. He starts to find a way to navigate this world where dishonesty is commonplace.

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The Beginning

1986 • 123 min

Following a plane crash, a group of survivors find themselves stranded in the desert. As they struggle to adapt, the highest-ranking passenger – a well-compensated lawyer – asserts control over a nearby oasis, renaming it after himself.

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Girl's Love

2004 • 110 min

Three half-sisters are brought together after their father's death. His will stipulates they must live together to inherit his estate. The sisters – Nada, who is passionate; Roqaya, who is more Westernized; and Ghada, who is composed – must navigate…

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A Friend Indeed

2002 • 127 min

Gad and Osama have been best friends since childhood. Osama was raised by his grandfather after his parents died in a train accident. When a job opportunity arises in a Gulf country, they decide Gad should take it, while Osama…

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The Emigrant

1994 • 130 min

This character-driven film retells the story of Joseph from an Egyptian viewpoint. Here, Joseph is called Ram. Dissatisfied with his family's traditional beliefs and weary of his brothers' bullying, Ram journeys to Egypt to learn about agriculture. His brothers accompany…

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H Dabbour

2008 • 106 min

This satirical film critiques the crises facing Egyptians, especially the hardships of the working class. Haitham Daboor, a privileged young man, is preoccupied with superficial concerns like fashion and relationships. However, his life is upended when his father is imprisoned…

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Heliopolis

2009 • 96 min

In the stagnant suburb of Heliopolis, Cairo, eight people navigate their lives over a single, uneventful day. Their paths remain largely separate as they drift through a 24-hour period, each grappling with unfulfilled aspirations.

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Housh Illi Wakaa Mennak

2007 • 89 min

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Land of Dreams

1993 • 110 min

Ahmed departs his hometown after his employer rejects his marriage proposal to his daughter. However, his father's death compels him to return, where he must confront unforeseen complications.

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Please Call Me

2010 • 115 min

Ibrahim Toshkee is an aspiring actor lacking genuine talent. After repeated failures, he resorts to deception, leading him into a series of complications. He also finds himself romantically involved with his neighbor, Abla, while simultaneously having an affair with a…

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Beirut Phantom

1998 • 117 min

In the late 1980s, the Lebanese conflict shows no sign of ending. Khalil returns to Beirut after a long absence. He had faked his death during a battle ten years prior, using the chaos to his advantage.

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A Husband On Demand

1985 • 109 min

A wealthy man employs someone to marry his former wife.

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EUC

2011 • 98 min

Disillusioned with the Egyptian education system after struggling with traditional schooling, a group of young people founds their own university. Through this venture, they expose significant flaws and limitations within the existing educational structure – issues that deeply impact their…

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4 Cotshina

2015

This film centers on the enduring friendship between three boys and a girl, a bond unbroken even by the girl's departure from their country at age five. Years later, she returns and reconnects with her childhood friends, assisting them in…

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A Break We'll Be Right Back

2011 • 120 min

Karim, a taxi driver, cherishes his friendship and his son above all else. Following his mother's death, Karim's son's grandfather attempts to become his guardian, but Karim refuses and legally secures custody. The story intensifies when the boy is kidnapped,…

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The Message

1976 • 178 min • Budget $10M • Box office $15M

Adventure, Drama, Action

This historically accurate epic explores the origins of Islam in ancient Arabia. The film follows the life of Prophet Muhammad and the key events that formed his legacy. It reveals the complexities of religious and cultural change, and the spiritual…

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Cry of an Ant

2011 • 107 min

This film explores the challenges of life and difficult social and economic conditions faced by the Egyptian people, focusing on the issue of rising prices.

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Cairo Station

1958 • 77 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In the busy central Cairo train station, Qinawi, a physically challenged newspaper peddler, finds his life changing as he becomes captivated by Hanuma, a friendly drink vendor. Hanuma playfully dismisses any romantic interest from Qinawi, though she is truly devoted…

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Casanegra

2008 • 131 min

Casanegra, a Moroccan-Norwegian film, explores the hidden darkness beneath the surface of Casablanca. While public life emphasizes virtue, the film reveals a reality of domestic violence, substance abuse, and addiction. It follows Karim and Adil as they navigate the challenges…

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Hello, I'm the Cat

1975

When Meshmesh's fortune is taken by his nephew Ruby, he vents his frustration to his cat. As a result, the cat and her brother transform into humans.

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The Walls of The Moon

2015 • 101 min

Zeina awakens with no memory and no sight. She finds herself on a boat with Ahmed, and they are soon pursued by Rashid. Alone in the boat, Zeina attempts to piece together her past by reviewing recordings, uncovering details of…

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Papa

2012 • 110 min

This romantic comedy follows Dr. Hazem (Ahmed El Sakka), a gynecologist who is deeply fond of his decorator, Dora. He's struggling with infertility and, facing challenges conceiving, considers using vaginal injections.

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The Flower of Aleppo

2016 • 100 min

Salma, a 37-year-old paramedic nurse working in Tunisian hospitals, takes a dangerous risk when her son, Murad, travels to Syria to join the terrorist group Al-Nusra Front. Determined to bring him home, Salma infiltrates the jihadists.

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In Natural Colors

2009 • 118 min

Youssef, a fine arts student, chooses to pursue his passion for drawing, despite his family's disapproval.

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Terrorism and Kebab

1992 • 115 min

Ahmed goes to the Tahrir compound to get paperwork for transferring his son to a new school, but he encounters bureaucratic hurdles. He unexpectedly ends up participating in an armed takeover of the government building, taking hostages, and is labeled…

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Sons of Rizk

2015 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Four brothers who have engaged in criminal activity share a pact to leave that life behind. However, when a deal goes wrong, the eldest brother declares it's time to stop. His younger brothers, unwilling to give up their lifestyle, disregard…

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Shake it, man!

2013 • 96 min

In a country emerging from revolution and operating with widespread impunity, Sultan, a small-time con man, hatches a plan to make a quick profit. He organizes a casting call for a talent show called Star Academy, attracting a large number…

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Code 36

2007 • 91 min

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Why, O Violet?

1993 • 120 min

This film explores the lives of four friends, each pursuing distinct dreams. Ahmed is captivated by a fleeting encounter with a woman. Sayed faces consequences after selling laboratory animals. Abbas is married to someone who doesn't return his affection. And…

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The Blood of the Innocent

2005 • 109 min

Reda, out of work, develops feelings for his neighbor Hanan. Her sudden departure to work for an aristocratic woman leads Reda down a path of involvement with terrorist groups. Separately, Jaber makes a living through fraud and deceit, ultimately dying…

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Look at Me

2018 • 96 min

Nejib Belkadhi's latest film follows a man struggling to reconcile two lives: the one he left in Tunisia and the one he's built in Marseille. He faces a pivotal moment, forced to choose between them.

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Factory Girl

2014 • 92 min

Hiyam, a young factory worker living in a working-class neighborhood with her colleagues, becomes infatuated with Salah, the factory's new supervisor. She is determined to make their relationship work, believing love can overcome social barriers. But when a pregnancy test…

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Days of El Sadat

2001 • 166 min

This film chronicles the life of Anwar Sadat, the late Egyptian president. It follows his early years, his rise to power through political and military accomplishments, and culminates in his assassination during the annual Cairo victory parade.

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Bittersweet

2010 • 131 min

Comedy, Drama

After twenty years living abroad, an Egyptian-American man returns home, full of longing and optimism. As he re-establishes connections to his heritage, he becomes increasingly aware of the complexities of his homeland—a reality different from the one he remembered.

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Convict

2014

A man sentenced to death for rape faces his final days in prison. He must navigate the complex relationships with both allies and enemies as he awaits execution.

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Jala Jala

2001 • 75 min

A grieving widower overwhelmed by his four children's needs resorts to summoning a demon to fulfill his desires. He uses trickery and dark magic to prepare the demon, but before his plans come to fruition, he suffers a heart attack…

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Bakhit and Adeela

1995 • 146 min

Bekhit runs a small workshop. He meets Adila on a train, and they discover a suitcase filled with money abandoned by a fleeing drug dealer. Unable to locate the owner, they agree to split the funds.

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Bakhit and Adeela 2

1997 • 142 min

This is the second installment in Lenin al-Ramly and Nader Galaal's "Bekheet and Adeela" trilogy. A group of drug dealers funds Bekheet and Adeela’s campaign for parliament. Ultimately, Bekheet and Adeela discover the gang's ulterior motives. They decide to run…

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The Forgotten

1993 • 100 min

Yusuf Al-Mansi, a railway worker on his night shift, witnesses a millionaire named Asaad Yakout hosting a lavish party near his workplace. Yakout intends to secure a deal with a VIP, using his secretary Ghada as leverage. Yusuf sees Ghada…

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Mimosas

2016 • 93 min

A Sheikh nearing the end of his life journeys through the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, accompanied by a caravan and guarded by two untrustworthy men.

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El Soghayara

1988

This play centers on a husband consumed by his wife and daughter, driven by work and financial pressures. Meanwhile, his friend struggles with his own wife's constant demands, as she prioritizes maintaining a public image over his needs.

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A Generous Gesture

2001 • 98 min

Salmawi and Mima aspire to attend the Acting Institute, but struggle with the challenging entrance exams. Determined to break into acting, they pursue alternative paths, encountering a series of unfortunate events that repeatedly land them in trouble with the police.…

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Wajib

2017 • 107 min

Drama

Shadi returns to Nazareth after years in Italy, but his homecoming isn't celebratory. He reluctantly helps his father distribute wedding invitations to his sister. Their frequent car rides, often spent in traffic, reveal the subtle tensions and humorous differences between…

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Midnight Party

2012 • 84 min

Shahd hosts a party at her villa, inviting a group of friends. They are soon unnerved by strange occurrences. Shahd then locks them inside, determined to uncover the truth about the woman who had an affair with her husband.

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Boshkash

2008 • 99 min

A former goalkeeper takes on a new career as a talent scout, journeying across the globe to find promising players for Egyptian football teams.

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Heart of the Night

1989 • 120 min

Ja'far defies his strict grandfather by marrying Marwanah, a shepherdess. After being banished by his grandfather, Ja'far struggles to provide for himself and Marwanah, so he leaves her to marry the wealthy Huda. However, he finds himself increasingly challenged to…

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Ghadi

2013 • 100 min

Leba, a music teacher in a small Lebanese town, is pressured into marriage and starts a family. His wife, Lara, gives birth to two daughters and eventually Ghadi, a son with Down Syndrome. While Ghadi brings immense joy and pride…

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The Shepherd and the Women

1991 • 100 min

Widowed Wafaa lives in her late husband Kamel's isolated home with her daughter Salma and sister-in-law Azza. When Kamel's former prison cellmate appears offering assistance, the women are wary. However, they all begin to develop feelings for him, leading to…

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The Tale of Three Girls

1968 • 108 min

Three women, each with distinct goals, navigate their desires. One seeks fame and wealth and pursues a wealthy, married man. Another, a secretary, hopes for a relationship with her married boss. Learning from her friends' experiences, the third woman chooses…

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The Dupes

1972 • 107 min

This film tells the story of three Palestinian refugees united by their displacement and a yearning for a brighter future. They conceal themselves in the back of a truck, embarking on a journey to cross the border into Kuwait, which…

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Appointment with Love

1956 • 98 min

Nawal, a journalist, encounters Samir, a young man she inspires to follow his dream of singing. As Samir's career gains momentum, Nawal's health declines.

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The Treasure: Truth & Imagination

2017 • 157 min

Action, Drama, Adventure

The story spans three periods: ancient Egypt, the Mamluk dynasty, and the first half of the 20th century. It explores how corruption and powerful clerics have manipulated politics throughout history. The narrative details their use of religion to gain power…

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The Fair

1989 • 120 min

During a chaotic birth, a child named Barakat is separated from his mother and kidnapped by a man named Ali al-Araj. The man renames him Ibrahim and raises him within a criminal underworld. Ibrahim becomes involved with a smuggling gang…

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Trances

1982 • 90 min

This film chronicles the remarkable Moroccan band Nass El Ghiwane as they perform a series of captivating live shows across Tunisia, Morocco, and France, from the bustling streets of Casablanca to intimate settings. Known for their powerful storytelling through music…

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Coming Forth by Day

2012 • 96 min

The film follows a single day in the life of Soad, a young woman living with her mother and ailing father in a suburb of Cairo.

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Mercedes

1993 • 105 min

Nubi, a wealthy man with Communist connections, travels to find his half-brother Gamal, who was ostracized for being gay, with the intention of leaving him his father's inheritance. However, Nubi is tasked with killing Gamal's stepmother, Raifa, who is rumored…

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Pegasus

2010 • 104 min

Psychiatrist Zineb is assigned to Rihana, a young pregnant woman deeply scarred by a childhood under the strict control of her father, who treated her as a son. As Zineb works with Rihana, the patient’s experiences trigger buried memories within…

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Date Wine

1998 • 108 min

In a secluded Upper Egyptian village where life revolves around date cultivation and wine production, a stranger offers promises of work overseas. The village men, eager for a better life, depart, leaving behind only the disabled grandfather and his grandson…

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Martyr

2018 • 84 min

The sudden death of a young man on Beirut's waterfront deeply affects his friends. They navigate grief by participating in his community's traditions and rituals, revealing the divisions within the city and the underlying tensions in its society.

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