158 Classic Egyptian Films

Uncle Qandil's Scissors

1985 • 109 min

Qandil, a respected barbershop owner, is known for helping his community with their issues. His life changes when he's wrongly imprisoned after an accidental death. While he's incarcerated, his ambitious son Salah takes over the barbershop, converting it into a…

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Eldarb Elahmar

1980 • 88 min

Drama

Wealthy developer Sultan wants to demolish buildings and build profitable projects, claiming they're falling apart. Lawyer Nima and her husband, Dr. Kamal, who live in the area, organize their neighbors to stop him. Sultan, returning from America, is shocked to…

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Feathers

2021 • 112 min

A woman who has always put her husband and children first finds her predictable life upended when a magic trick at her son's birthday party goes awry. The magician accidentally transforms her husband into a chicken. Suddenly, the mother must…

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Nightmare

1989 • 105 min

A journalist is plagued by recurring nightmares centered on a deserted mansion.

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5.8

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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The Law, Excuse Us

1985 • 100 min

On their wedding night, Ali reveals a psychological issue to Hoda that prevents him from being intimate with her. Despite their happiness, this revelation casts a shadow over the beginning of their marriage.

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Fadel and Neama

2022 • 101 min

Fadel and Naema run a food truck together, and their story follows Fadel as he navigates a series of humorous situations while running their business.

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Sins of the Flesh

2016 • 125 min

Hassan and Fatma work on a farm owned by the wealthy Mourad. In the early days of the January 25th revolution, Ali escapes from prison and seeks refuge with his cousin Hassan. Hassan offers him shelter, but soon Mourad discovers…

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Teenagers

1960 • 142 min

At a party with her friend Safaa, Nada meets pilot officer Adel and they begin a relationship that includes flights in his plane. Her absences from school lead to a visit from the headmistress and a difficult conversation with her…

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Karnak

1975 • 140 min

During the 1960s, the lives of college friends Ismail, Zainab, and Helmy are shattered when they are arrested and subjected to torture by the General Intelligence Directorate, a force known for its oppressive tactics.

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Sageen Abu Za'abal

1957 • 101 min

A naive young man is wrongly imprisoned due to the resentment of a foreign drug dealer, who is angered by the dealer's mistress's affection for him. During an Egyptian raid on Abu Zaabal prison, the young man and his friend…

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Aisha

1953 • 110 min

Madbouly pressures his daughter into selling lottery tickets in cafes, while her brothers work as pickpockets. Yahya, a wealthy man, encounters Aisha and feels a strong connection to her, seeing a resemblance to his own lost daughter. He arranges with…

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The Crime

2022 • 126 min

In the 1970s, Adel, a middle-aged man, was profoundly influenced by his strict grandfather. He fell in love with Nadia, who became his wife and the mother of his son. Subsequently, a series of events lead Adel to commit crimes,…

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Hepta: The Last Lecture

2016 • 120 min • Box office $3M

Romance, Drama

Based on the bestselling novel, Dr. Shukri Mokhtar, a celebrated social psychology expert known for his insightful answers to everyday questions, delivers one final lecture: "How Do We Love?" He explores the complexities of love by examining four distinct relationships,…

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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),…

7.8

The Yacoubian Building

2006 • 161 min

Drama

The residents of a dilapidated Cairo apartment building, "The Yacoubian Building," grapple with problems of corruption, religious extremism, social class, and sexual identity. The film uses a variety of characters to provide a sharp look at Egyptian society.

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Yacout

1934 • 79 min

A film inspired by the classic Pagnol play, presented with an Egyptian setting.

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Dark Waters

1956 • 120 min

After three years at sea, Ragab, a poor sailor, returns to Alexandria with enough money to marry his beloved Hamedah. However, he finds trouble brewing in the harbor, complicated by an encounter with an old friend.

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The City

1999 • 105 min

Ali, an actor with aspirations, works in a government-subsidized butcher shop and participates in a low-budget play. Against his father's wishes, he moves to Paris to pursue his dreams and begins living undocumented among a large Arab community. He experiences…

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Bobbos

2009 • 114 min

During a financial crisis, a wealthy businessman and a businesswoman find themselves on the brink of losing everything. While attempting to rebuild their fortunes, an unexpected romantic connection blossoms between them, marked by humor.

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Siko Siko

2025 • 120 min

Comedy

Two cousins from modest backgrounds achieve their lifelong dream when they inherit a fortune after their uncle's passing. However, they soon discover the inheritance consists of illegal goods. To sell them, they develop a complex mobile game. They name it…

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The Escape

1991 • 120 min

Ahmed Zaki stars as Mountasir, a peasant who becomes entangled in a criminal enterprise led by his friend Midhat. Betrayed by Midhat, Mountasir is imprisoned. Inside jail, he learns that Midhat forced his wife into prostitution, and vows revenge upon…

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Algae

1990 • 88 min

The film centers on three brothers in Hama, Syria, who are vying for an inheritance. However, deep disagreements erupt among them regarding the division of their family's wealth.

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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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Dry Hot Summers

2016 • 30 min

Two isolated individuals, at very different stages of life, unexpectedly meet in a Cairo taxi on a bustling summer day. Elderly Shawky and lively Doaa, both preoccupied with their daily lives, find their shared journey through the city becoming a…

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The Shame

1982 • 123 min

A family inherits their father's drug business, and the inheritance quickly leads to their downfall.

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Public Relations

2005 • 136 min

A tour guide finds herself torn between two men. The first is a powerful businessman, secretly her husband, who insists she terminate her pregnancy. The other is a man she meets during a tour, and with whom she falls in…

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Dark Clouds

2021 • 118 min

A Syrian man living in the West learns he's seriously ill and decides to return to Syria. He arrives to find his home occupied by strangers. Caught in the midst of war's chaos, his life becomes connected to theirs.

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Life or Death

1954 • 95 min

A man experiencing a heart attack asks his daughter to retrieve medicine. The pharmacist, after filling the prescription, discovers he has mistakenly dispensed a poisonous elixir. Alerting the police, the chief officer in Cairo launches a comprehensive effort to save…

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Allaeiba

1987 • 104 min

Aziz (Hussein Fahmy) manages an investment company for Saeed and his partner, but their preference for fast profits clashes with Aziz's scientific approach, leading to his dismissal. Shortly after, Aziz meets Soso (Yousra). Then, Saber (Sayed Zayan) is hired as…

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The Vagabonds

1985 • 120 min

This film, which launched Abdel Sayed's career as a key figure in Egyptian New Realism, follows two friends who climb the social ladder through questionable deals. The story explores themes of love, anger, and betrayal.

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Dantela

1998 • 104 min

Samar, a singer, and Mariam, a lawyer, have been friends since childhood. After an accident while driving, Samar calls Mariam to the police station where she's being questioned by officer Hossam. The situation brings their complicated feelings for Hossam to…

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The Ruthless

1992 • 100 min

In Alexandria, three brothers – Hammam, Khamis, and Fatima – live together. Hammam runs a transport office within the port that secretly serves as a front for a drug trafficking gang, and he draws his younger brother Khamis into the…

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Aziza

2019 • 13 min

In Lebanon, Ayman, a Syrian refugee, teaches his wife to drive his car – a poignant link to his homeland. The driving lesson unexpectedly spirals into a blend of intense emotion, blurring the lines between present reality and memories of…

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Kit Kat

1991 • 130 min

Comedy, Drama

Blind Sheikh Hosny lives with his aging mother and frustrated son, Youssef, in the Kit Kat neighborhood. Youssef wants to leave for Europe for work and connects with Fatima, a divorced woman who shares his longing for a new life.…

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I Am Free

1959 • 115 min

This film, the first in a trilogy by Salah Abu Seif exploring women's empowerment, is set in urban Egypt during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It follows a young woman as she seeks personal freedom and strives to define…

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Omar Sharif: Citizen of the World

2020 • 53 min

Omar Sharif (1932-2015) rose to international fame starring in numerous large-scale epic films. More than just an actor, he was known for his love of bridge, his charm with women, and his enjoyment of life's pleasures. A man of many…

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Friday Market

2018 • 99 min

Each week, the Friday market is a gathering place for the working class. The film explores the lives of the market vendors, focusing on their personal stories and interactions with customers.

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Strangers

1973 • 118 min

Nadia finds herself caught between the differing viewpoints of three men: her artistic lover, her traditional brother, and the secular professor Fo'uad Ebaid. The story follows her struggle to forge her own identity and life choices, independent of their influences.

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Diamond Dust

2018 • 150 min

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Taha is a pharmacist living a quiet life caring for his father, who has a disability. His ordinary existence is shattered when a mysterious murder takes place. Drawn into the investigation, Taha begins uncovering a series of secrets that reveal…

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The Sin

1965 • 105 min

Aziza and her husband Abdullah are day laborers who work on different farms. While picking potatoes, Aziza is brutally raped by a guard. She conceals the pregnancy and intends to terminate it after the baby is born.

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The Straner's Dust

1998 • 90 min

This film tells the story of Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi, a 19th-century Syrian scholar who fought against injustice as the Ottoman Empire crumbled. His activism ultimately led to the downfall of the Ottoman viceroy. However, he was subsequently exiled to Cairo,…

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Deprivation Well

1969 • 92 min

Every night at dusk, a good woman becomes a notorious flirt, with no memory of her actions the following day. A psychiatrist attempts to understand the cause of her condition and find a permanent solution.

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Ossfour Laho Anyab

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The Eid Night

2024 • 95 min

The story explores women's struggles on an island, where several women face hardship and crisis stemming from men's disregard for their rights.

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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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the Atheist

2025

This story explores how religious extremism and atheism shape the lives of young people and their consequences for society.

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Struggle of the Heroes

1962 • 112 min

In 1947 Egypt, a cholera outbreak devastates rural villages. Dr. Shukri is assigned to a village hoping to alleviate the suffering of its impoverished people. However, the village's feudal lord exploits the inhabitants through forced labor on his land, silencing…

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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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Shayateen El Leyl

1966 • 105 min

Atwa cares for his younger brother until he finishes school. He works in a factory, using his strength to become a pimp on Imad al-Din Street. Rawhiyya, who lost her family during the British occupation, recognizes him. Atwa secretly works…

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Disorder

2018 • 8 min

**Disorder:** A film documenting the immediate aftermath of a missile strike in Syria, focusing on the human responses. It explores how the event triggered reactions among the survivors, revealing the ways people turned towards one another in the absence of…

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Sleepless

1957 • 125 min

Nadia, accustomed to a life of luxury, is upset when her father announces he's remarrying. Driven by jealousy, she attempts to sabotage the relationship by spreading false rumors about her future mother-in-law and pursuing a relationship with a much older…

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In the Heliopolis Flat

2007 • 118 min

Najwa, a music teacher from Minya, Upper Egypt, travels to Cairo with her students to find Tahany, her former music teacher who lived in an apartment in Heliopolis.

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Memories of Hani Shenouda

2023 • 150 min

"Memories of Hani Shenouda" is a concert held in Saudi Arabia to honor the musician Hani Shenouda, attended by several prominent stars.

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The Street Player

1983 • 109 min

Fares, a shoe factory worker, is deeply passionate about football. He lives a modest life in a rough neighborhood, playing street football to earn extra money. But his marriage and job are unstable, and he faces difficulties stemming from his…

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Hobal

2025 • 116 min

In the early 1990s, a Saudi family adheres to their grandfather's strict orders to stay isolated in the desert. Unexpected events disrupt their carefully maintained existence, plunging them into a desperate fight for survival.

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A Warm Winter Night

1981 • 107 min

Sara and Mohy are with Sara's father, Mounir Rahmi, a prominent contractor, as they travel to Aswan, holding the Koran. There, Sara learns her father intends to prevent her marriage and instead wants her to marry someone she dislikes. He…

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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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The Beginning and the End

1960 • 130 min

In late 1930s Cairo, a middle-class Egyptian family faces financial hardship following the death of their father, who was the family's only income. The mother and her four children – three sons and their sister, Nefisah – fight to avoid…

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Seraa fil jebel

1961 • 100 min

Salim attempts to sabotage the work of his rivals, Fouad and Ahmed, who operate a stone workshop in the Abu Zaabal quarries. Salim, aiming to control the entire stone supply, employs various tactics to achieve this, including intimidating them with…

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18 Days

2011 • 125 min

Ten filmmakers offer ten distinct stories charting the 18 days of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Each story reflects a personal experience, a heard account, or an imagined scenario from that pivotal time.

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Rising Rain

1995 • 110 min

Sabah, a writer navigating city life, experiences the challenges of a society that marginalizes those on the periphery. Facing financial difficulties, he finds an unexpected connection with a young woman through late-night encounters in the rain, as a romance blossoms…

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Gunshot

2018 • 96 min

Following a confrontation between protestors and security forces, a body from the clash is taken to the morgue, joining seven others. Forensic doctor Yassin Al-Manstarli examines the body and concludes the victim was shot at close range, a detail differing…

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Mawkib Al-Ebaa

2005 • 114 min

Following the death of Imam Hussein in the Battle of Karbala in 61 AH, his sister Sayyida Zainab and his son Imam Zain al-Abidin, along with surviving family members—women and children—began a somber journey. They traveled from Kufa to the…

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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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Love In The Darkness

1953 • 144 min

Nemat lives with her father and sister. Their neighbor, Ahmed, lives with his mother and criminal brother. When his brother steals money, his mother tries to help him. The brother then commits murder because of the theft. However, Nemat witnesses…

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The Last Breakfast

2021 • 94 min

This is a love story about a married couple tragically separated by death. The wife had a premonition of the impending disaster during breakfast, triggered by the day's relentless bombings.

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Arab Blues

2020 • 88 min

Comedy, Drama

Selma, a psychoanalyst, returns to her native Tunisia to start a practice and finds herself working with a diverse group of new patients.

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The Ghoul

1983 • 120 min

Adel, a divorced journalist with a daughter, meets Nash'at al Kashef, the son of wealthy businessman Fahmy Al Kashef, at his usual bar. Nash'at kills the bartender and injures belly dancer Nadia when she refuses to go home with him.…

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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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The Land

1970 • 130 min

Drama

In 1933, a rural village is disrupted when the mayor announces that irrigation water will now be shared equally between the villagers and Mahmoud Bey, the wealthy landowner. This news initially brings hope to the peasants. However, Mahmoud then proposes…

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Stray Bullet

2010 • 76 min

In 1976 Beirut, Noha reconnects with an old love, a man about to be married. Afterward, she witnesses a violent event that prompts her to re-evaluate her life and pursue a journey of self-discovery.

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An Egyptian Story

1982 • 120 min

Following the events of "Alexandria, Why?", Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad, in his thirties and professionally successful, has drifted apart from his family. While filming his newest movie, he experiences a symbolic heart blockage. He is then taken to England for…

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An Affair

1996 • 110 min

A woman with a dangerous mind manipulates a married man into a sexual encounter. Her intention is to later blackmail him and destroy his marriage, ultimately to possess him for herself.

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Basma

2024 • 105 min

A young Saudi woman returning from studying abroad discovers her family has kept significant realities hidden from her.

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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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The Cheetah

1972 • 110 min

In early 1900s Syria, a peasant is dispossessed of his land by the authorities. After imprisonment and brutal beating at the hands of the gendarme, he escapes to the mountains, igniting a violent fight for revolution.

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Under the Ceiling

2005 • 100 min

For as long as he can remember, water has been steadily dripping from the ceiling, a constant, dreamlike rhythm that divides Nidal Debs' world. The film uses two cameras – one following Nidal, the other his friend Marwan – each…

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The promised night

1984 • 95 min

Fathi deals in smuggled goods and lives with his mother, Bahia. He is in love with his neighbor, Fakiha, who encourages him to continue his education. However, a matchmaker convinces Bahia to marry Said, a con artist known for marrying…

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The Storm

2001 • 100 min

This film offers a glimpse into the Gulf War of the early 1990s from the perspective of Egyptians, a population deeply divided by the conflict. It explores their daily lives – the experiences that shaped their understanding of and approach…

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The Blazing Sun

1954 • 116 min

Drama, Romance

A story of love and conflict unfolds when a wealthy landowner floods a village to seize its resources, displacing its people. This act deeply affects his own daughter, Amal, who is secretly in love with Ahmed, a young man from…

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Execution Of A Dead Man

1985 • 128 min

Mansour (Mahmoud Abdel Aziz) is condemned to death for alleged communication with Israel prior to the October War. An intelligence officer, Mohy (Farid Shawky), then creates a plan to substitute Mansour with Egyptian officer Ezzeldin due to their strong physical…

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Alexandria... New York

2004 • 128 min

This film explores the complex connection between America and the Arab world, told through an Arab lens. It follows Yehia, a celebrated Egyptian filmmaker whose life has been profoundly influenced by two significant loves: a relationship with an American woman…

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Hamido's Return

1971 • 90 min

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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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Nightshift

2020 • 14 min

Zein, a man in his mid-twenties, finds quiet satisfaction in his job as an internet service provider customer service representative. Late one night, he answers a call from Akram, a customer frustrated by a technical issue. Akram's complaints escalate into…

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The Path of Remorse

1987 • 100 min

Tariq, a straight-laced architect, faces obstacles to his upcoming marriage from his fiancé's mother, who opposes the union because Tariq refuses to accept bribes for financial gain. Struggling with this pressure, he develops a drug addiction and encounters Hamida, a…

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The Hunger

1986 • 112 min

This is a new story in the epic of Harafish. An oppressive bully rules the alley, fueled by resentment over his brother's unjust imprisonment for helping the poor. While his brother is incarcerated, his wife secretly orchestrates a revolution among…

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Son of the Nile

1951 • 105 min

Hemaidah, a farmer, deeply dislikes rural life. He finds the work of tending his fields and animals tedious. Despite his unhappiness, he marries Zebeidah, a woman from his village.

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Money slaves

1953 • 116 min

Wahid and Mansour are friends involved in a drug trafficking gang. When Mansour is sentenced to prison for murder, he asks Wahid to care for his wife and entrusts him with his money. However, Wahid betrays Mansour's trust by spending…

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Angel and Devil

1960 • 105 min

Shawkat and Samira are a happy couple with a five-year-old daughter, Sawsan. Their peaceful life is shattered when thieves break into their home, seeking valuables. Sawsan witnesses the crime, and the thieves take her hostage. The gang leader, El-Shahat, demands…

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The City's Lost Souls

1974 • 100 min

Judge Abdullah requests court guard Farghali to find him a maid. He goes to the impoverished Shohrat, who desperately needs money for her children and her husband, who is addicted. Abdullah provides her with funds in exchange for her services,…

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Birds of Darkness

1995 • 112 min

Three lawyers, friends who drifted apart due to different paths, are the focus. Fathi Nofal evolves from a principled lawyer into someone driven by personal gain. Ali al-Zanati joins extremist religious groups for financial rewards. Meanwhile, Mohsen remains a low-profile…

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Roaming About

1997 • 105 min

When his father leaves for war, a young boy's life is upended by the growing conflicts within Syria during the 1940s. The family navigates the shifting landscape of regional and internal struggles.

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We share your joy

1988 • 120 min

Mukhtar is determined to marry his fiancée, Samia, but their wedding has been delayed for eight years by their struggle to find an apartment and the ongoing harassment from Samia's mother.

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Head to Head

2023 • 94 min

Comedy, Thriller, Action

A lovesick chauffeur and a bootleg mechanic accidentally pick up a retired crime boss, setting off a chaotic and transformative journey.

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Sons of Rizk 2: Return of the Lions of the Land

2019 • 96 min

Three years after their previous experiences, four brothers are striving to uphold a pact they made to avoid a life of crime. However, a single event dramatically alters their course, exposing them to unfamiliar dangers and forcing them into perilous…

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The Preacher

2017 • 130 min

"From Behind the Scenes" tells the story of a young sheikh at a government mosque who unexpectedly rises to fame. He transitions from leading prayers to becoming a popular TV personality, offering "fatwas" embraced by millions who admire his courage…

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A Woman, Unfortunately

1988 • 90 min

The film centers on twin sisters, Nadia and Heba, played by Yousra. Heba is composed and considerate, while Nadia is free-spirited and driven solely by the desire for wealth. Heba develops admiration for her university professor, while Nadia meets Khaled…

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His Excellency the Minister

2002 • 115 min

Due to a mistake, Ra'fat Rostum unexpectedly finds himself in a ministerial position he never earned. He manages to keep the job for a considerable time, but then begins experiencing disturbing nightmares. Seeking relief, he asks his office manager, Ateya,…

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