Country: Egypt

Direction Youssef Chahine

Cast Farid Shawqi · Hind Rostom · Youssef Chahine · Hassan el Baroudi

Direction Henry Barakat

Cast Faten Hamama · Ahmed Mazhar · Amina Rizk · Zahrat El-Ola

Synopsis The Curlew's Cry (1959) unfolds a gripping narrative of romance and deceit in the picturesque landscapes of upper Egypt. The story revolves around Amna, a woman driven by a burning desire for vengeance against an engineer who has shattered her...

Direction Jehane Noujaim

Cast Ahmed Hassan · Khalid Abdalla · Magdy Ashour · Ramy Essam

Synopsis The Square (2013) delves into the personal journeys of five Egyptian activists during the tumultuous period of the Arab Spring. The film explores the depths of their commitment and the sacrifices they make as they strive to bring about change...

Direction Shadi Abd al-Salam

Cast Ahmed Marei · Ahmad Hegazi · Zouzou Hamdy El-Hakim · Nadia Lutfi

Synopsis The Mummy (The Night of Counting the Years) (1969) unfolds in late 19th-century Cairo, where French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero uncovers a disturbing trend: Pharaonic tombs near Thebes have been plundered, and the illicit trade of ancient artifacts is thriving. Simultaneously,...

Direction Mohamed Diab

Cast Boshra · Nelly Karim · Maged El Kedwany · Nahed El Sebaï

Synopsis 678 (2010) delves into the compelling narrative of three women who band together to seek justice against the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in Egypt. The film explores their individual struggles and collective efforts to challenge the societal norms that...

Direction Ahmad Abdalla · Mariam Abou Ouf · Kamla Abu Zekry · Mohamed Ali

Cast Mona Zaki · Hend Sabry · Asser Yassin · Bassem Samra

Direction Marwan Hamed

Cast Adel Imam · Nour El-Sherif · Youssra · Essad Youniss

Synopsis The Yacoubian Building (2006) is set in a historic and visually striking apartment complex in Cairo, originally constructed in 1934 and named after the Armenian community leader. The film, inspired by Alaa’ Al Aswani's acclaimed novel, weaves together the stories...

Direction Mohamed Diab

Cast Nelly Karim · Hany Adel · El Sebaii Mohamed · Ahmed Abdelhamid Hefny

Synopsis Clash (2016) unfolds within the confined space of a cramped police van, where a diverse group of detainees, each with unique political and social perspectives, are united by their shared destiny amidst the chaos that erupted following the removal of...

Direction Ayten Amin · Tamer Ezzat · Amr Salama

Synopsis Tahrir 2011 (2011) captures the spirit of Egypt following the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, as citizens across the nation persist in their uprising to achieve their goals. It is too early for filmmakers to create fictional narratives that encapsulate the...

Direction Youssef Chahine

Cast Hamdy Ahmed · Yehia Chahine · Ezzat El Alaili · Tewfik El Dekn

Direction Yousry Nasrallah

Cast Mona Zaki · Mahmoud Hemida · Nahed El Sebaï · Hassan El Raddad

Synopsis Scheherazade Tell Me a Story (2009) follows the journey of a prominent female talk show host based in Cairo. The narrative unfolds as she ignites a political firestorm by dedicating her on-air discussions to the pressing issues faced by women...

Direction Youssef Chahine

Cast Ahmed Zaki · Naglaa Fathy · Farid Shawqi · Mahmoud El-Meliguy

Direction Tamer El Said

Cast Khalid Abdalla · Laila Samy · Hanan Youssef · Maryam Saleh

Synopsis In the Last Days of the City (2016) follows a documentary filmmaker based in Cairo who is grappling with the challenges of completing his film. In an effort to assist him, his friends from various cities around the world send...

Direction A.B. Shawky

Cast Rady Gamal · Ahmed Abdelhafiz · Shahira Fahmy

Synopsis Judgment Day (2018) follows the tale of a Coptic leper and his orphaned apprentice as they venture out from their isolated leper colony for the first time. Their mission is to traverse the vast landscapes of Egypt in search of...

Direction Sarah Rozik

Cast Ali Rozik · Omar Rozik

Synopsis The Other Pair (S) (2014) follows the story of a young boy from humble beginnings, whose worn-out slippers are in desperate need of repair. As he attempts to mend his footwear, he observes a wealthy boy nearby, meticulously polishing his...

Direction Namir Abdel Messeeh

Cast Siham Abdel Messeeh · Namir Abdel Messeeh · Waguih Abdel Messeeh · Nermine Abdel Messeeh

Synopsis The Virgin, the Copts and Me (2012) follows Namir Abdel Messeeh, an Egyptian filmmaker, as he embarks on a journey of discovery and skepticism. The catalyst for his journey is a videotape featuring an apparition of the Virgin Mary in...

Direction Sameh Alaa

Cast Nourhan Ahmed · Seif Hemeda

Synopsis I Am Afraid to Forget your Face (S) (2020) follows the journey of Adam, who embarks on a challenging and perilous trek to reunite with his beloved after an 82-day separation. Driven by an unyielding determination, Adam navigates through obstacles...

Direction Youssef Chahine

Cast Nour El-Sherif · Laila Eloui · Mahmoud Hemida · Safia El-Amary

Synopsis Destiny (1997) unfolds in the 12th century within the Arab-governed Spanish region of Andalusia, where the renowned philosopher Averroes (ebn roshd) is designated as the grand judge by the caliph. His progressive court rulings, however, do not sit well with...

Direction Youssef Chahine · Khaled Youssef

Cast Khaled Saleh · Menna Shalabi · Youssef El Sherif · Hala Sedki

Direction Omar El Zohairy

Cast Demyana Nassar · Samy Bassouny · Fady Mina Fawzy · Mohamed Abd El Hady

Synopsis Feathers (2021) follows a family that embarks on a journey of self-reflection and growth when their strict and controlling father undergoes an unexpected transformation. During a children's birthday celebration, a magician's trick goes awry, resulting in the patriarch being accidentally...