Acting
Hani Salama
Born July 4, 1977 · Cairo, Egypt (age 49)
No biography available.
Known For
Destiny · 1997Destiny
★ 6.81997
MovieDramaHistory
In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife Zeinab and daughter Salma. The principality is ruled by Khalifa ElMansour who has two sons, ElNasser, an intellectual that likes Ibn Rush and is in love with his daughter Salma. The younger son Abdallah is more into dancing and poetry, spending most of his times with the gypsy family and getting the daughter pregnant. The Khalifa is depending on the extremists to build his army granting them more power which they use to combat artists and philosophers. The extremists succeed in recruiting Abd Allah and train him to kill his father. Events go on where Marawan, the gypsy singer, is killed and Ibn Rushd's books are burnt. Adapted from the real life of Ibn Rushd AlMasir is Chahine's statement against extremism.
Control Room · 2004Control Room
★ 7.32004
MovieDocumentaryWar
A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.
Chief Omar Harb · 2008Chief Omar Harb
★ 6.02008
MovieDramaThriller
Omar Harb runs a gambling casino. A quiet young man lands a job at the casino, despite his family's abhorrence and disapproval, to get the money necessary for his marriage. He excels at work and catches the attention of the manager who chooses him for a challenging task.
The Other · 1999The Other
★ 5.81999
MovieDramaRomance
Adam is the son of a wealthy Egyptian-American family who is studying at UCLA and returns home for a brief vacation. Upon his arrival he meets beautiful reporter Hanane, with whom he begins an intense love affair, and eventually they marry. Trouble arises when Hanane' s journalistic interests lead her to the corrupt business affairs of Adam's parents, who are interested in building an American tourist compound that would allow Americans further control of Egypt's tourist industry, and make them a whole lot richer.
Friends or Business · 2001Friends or Business
★ 6.02001
MovieActionDrama
Karim Nour and Tarek Al-Seyoufy are two successful TV hosts whose shows attract many viewers, which gradually turns them into rivals. When the channel director dispatches Karim to Palestine at the time of the Palestinian Intifada, he reluctantly goes, as he embarks on an eye-opening journey.
First Time in Love · 2007First Time in Love
★ 4.22007
MovieComedyRomance
The film revolves around a young man, who lives with his uncle after the death of his father. He is a reckless young man who relies on the money of his billionaire uncle, until his uncle decides to leave him to rely on himself, causing him problems in many comedy situations
The Storm · 2001The Storm
★ 6.72001
MovieDrama
Ever wonder what it was like to be in the middle east during the Gulf War of the early 90s? Sure, many films and TV shows have portrayed what it was like for the UN forces. This film takes you into the melee from the perspective of Egyptians -- who were sharply divided about the war -- and their daily lives, which, as one sees, form the basis of their foundation for understanding/approaching the war. And it really is these "every day" realities that make up the bulk of the film.
Snakes and Ladders · 2001Snakes and Ladders
★ 6.52001
MovieDramaRomance
A divorced young man happens to fall in love. The couple faces problems, as the young man does not want to settle down, she thinks he is a flirt, they break up, and events follows.
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