Ihsan Abdel Quddous

Writing

Ihsan Abdel Quddous

Born January 1, 1919

Died January 12, 1990 · aged 71

Ihsan Abdel Quddous was an Egyptian novelist. Many of his novels have been adapted to films.

Known For

The Barred RoadThe Barred Road · 1958
The Barred Road
8.51958
MovieDramaRomance
Faiza is raised in a family where the mother and the two sisters work in illegal acts. They try to drag her in with them but she refuses. She studies to become a school teacher and decides to move to the countryside away from them, but she finds other temptations that try to lure her in.
I Am FreeI Am Free · 1959
I Am Free
6.71959
MovieDrama
Part of a trilogy by Salah Abu Seif about women’s empowerment. The film takes place in late 1940s / early 1950s urban Egypt, and tells the story of a young woman’s search for personal freedom and a fulfilling identity as a young modern Egyptian.
Empire MEmpire M · 1972
Empire M
6.31972
MovieFamilyDrama
Well off widow working Mother "Mona" is struggling raising 6 kids at different ages ranging from elementary school to University graduating students. The day she thinks to bring a new husband home proves to be a very difficult task.
Don't Ask Me Who I AmDon't Ask Me Who I Am · 1984
Don't Ask Me Who I Am
6.71984
Movie
When the impoverished Aisha sells her daughter Zeinab to the barren wealthy woman Soraya, she insists on being Zeinab's nanny to raise her. But as her other children grow up and get prestigious jobs, they ask their mother to quit her job, ignorant of the fact that she is staying for their sister.
A Nose and Three EyesA Nose and Three Eyes · 2024
A Nose and Three Eyes
4.42024
MovieRomanceDrama
When a mid-40s plastic surgeon seeks help to understand his attraction to a younger woman, he must own up to his romantic failures and commitment issues.
My Blood, My Tears and My SmileMy Blood, My Tears and My Smile · 1973
My Blood, My Tears and My Smile
7.01973
MovieDramaRomance
Nahed is a gorgeous girl who marries a young man as a cover for her affair with a businessman. As their relationship turns loving and Nahed falls for him, she is forced to sacrifice him to save her family from a miserable and poor life.
A Man in Our HouseA Man in Our House · 1961
A Man in Our House
6.81961
MovieDramaHistory
Rebel Ibrahim Hamdy assassinates a pro-colonial Prime Minister but is arrested and hides with a fellow university student, who initially refuses but eventually accepts him. Abdul Hamid Khatib meets Samia and her cousin, and Ibrahim uses the situation to hasten Samia’s marriage, which she rejects. Nawal, the youngest daughter, becomes the liaison between Ibrahim and his colleagues, helping him escape. Abdul Hamid tries to inform the political police of Ibrahim’s location, but Samia stops him. The head of the political police suspects them and punishes them to find Ibrahim. Ibrahim refuses to leave the country, returning to fight colonialism and participating in an operation.
The Sun Will Never SetThe Sun Will Never Set · 1961
The Sun Will Never Set
7.71961
MovieRomanceDrama
An aristocratic family is torn down after the death of its patriarch. He leaves alone his widow wife and five of his daughters and sons. His eldest son, Ahmed (Shukry Sarhan), takes the role of the man in the house and helps his mother take care of his brother and sisters. Mamdouh (Ahmed Ramzy), his brother, is a self-centered man who refuses to follow his brother’s step and decides to make his own decisions in his life.

Filmography

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I Won't Live in My Father's GlbabI Won't Live in My Father's Glbab · 1996
I Won't Live in My Father's Glbab
8.41996
SeriesDramaFamily
The events of the series revolve around the story of the rise from the bottom to the top of Abdel Ghafour Al Borai (Noor Al Sharif), starting from the agency of Hajj Ibrahim Sardinah (Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra) until he becomes a private business owner who makes a fortune, during which he has admired Fatima (Abla Kamel), a saleswoman. Al-Kushari, whom he admired, passes the days and marries Fatima and gives birth to his son Abdel-Wahhab (Mohamed Riyad), and four girls (Sunni, Bahira, Nafisa, and Nazira), and despite the availability of the elements of happiness in the life of Abdel Ghafour Al-Borai, he suffered from the separation of his only son. About him, and Abdel Wahab's insistence on building a very special world away from his father and his influence.

Novel