Acting
Magda El Khatib
Born October 2, 1943 · Cairo, Egypt
Died December 16, 2006 · aged 63
Magda El Khatib is an Egyptian actor who was born in Cairo in 1943. She began her acting career with a small role in the film “Hob wa Delaa” (Love and Endearment; 1959). El Khatib then went on to play starring roles in a numerous films including “El Bayt El Mela’un” (The Cursed House; 1987) alongside Kamal El Shenawi. Throughout her career, she has appeared in more than 130 works and won several a…
Known For
Adrift on the Nile · 1971Adrift on the Nile
★ 6.41971
MovieDrama
Set against the backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, the movie adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel follows the escapist, drug-fueled riverboat meetings of a group of frustrated Egyptians from various walks of life.
By My Heart and Its Joy · 2000By My Heart and Its Joy
2000
MovieDrama
As Hanan files a lawsuit against her impotent husband for refusing to divorce her, she drops the case after he dies in an accident, after which she works in a care home for people with special needs.
Sweet Killing · 1998Sweet Killing
★ 7.01998
MovieDramaThriller
An estimable lawyer is assigned a case where a wealthy businesswoman is accused of murder. When the lawyer sides with the convicted woman whom she learns is innocent, the actual culprits track her down in an attempt to ruin her life.
The Champion · 1997The Champion
★ 3.01997
MovieDrama
On the eve of the 1919 revolution in Egypt, the friendship between Houda al-Najjar, who likes boxing, Petro, who likes to sing, and the good worker of the printing press, believes in revolution. Fatima, the sister of Houda, is in love with Hussain, and they marry. The revolution takes place, and Houda dreams of shaking hands with its leader, Saad Zaghloul, and dreams of participating in the 1924 Olympics as a boxer. Hasan is imprisoned for his involvement in resisting the British occupation, and Huda is married to a neighbor of Hanifa. Hassan was killed by the Israeli occupation forces and Houda was able to participate in the Olympics
An Egyptian Story · 1982An Egyptian Story
★ 6.51982
MovieDramaFantasy
After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suffers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film. After being flown to England for evaluation, it's determined that Yehia must undergo emergency surgery. Fact and fiction blend seamlessly—with healthy doses of cleverly absurdist fantasy—as the film explores the various personalities and forces that have made Yehia (and Youssef Chahine) the man he has become.
His Sisters · 1976His Sisters
★ 4.01976
MovieDramaComedy
Mohsen has three sisters, the eldest is Karima, who hasn't finished her education and stays at home, the second is Laila, studying at the Faculty of Arts, the third is Souad, a high school student who loves to dance folklore. Mohsen tries to dominate his sisters and control their lives while trying to marry his beloved Nawal.
The House of Female Students · 1967The House of Female Students
★ 9.01967
MovieDrama
Three college girls come from the countryside to pursue different dreams, but they go on different paths and encounter many problems and challenges that irk them.
Back Streets · 1974Back Streets
1974
Movie
Several models of Egyptian citizens are introduced during the British occupation, from Shukry the army officer who refuses to shoot at student demonstrations, Saad who engages in political activity against the British occupation, to Abdel Azis who loves Raja, the dancer.
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