Magdy Ahmed Aly

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Magdy Ahmed Aly

Born August 26, 1952 · Egypt (age 74)

Magdi Ahmed Ali’s creative career began when he worked as an assistant director for several directors who included Mohamed Khan, Khairy Bushara and Youssif Shaheen. Fourteen years later in 1996 Magdi directed his first film title “Ya Donya ya Gharamy” (“Life My Love”). That work was followed by other titles such as 1998’s “al-Battal” (“The Hero”) which starred Ahmed Zakky, “Assrar al-Bannat” (“Gir…

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Laughter, Joy, Work and LoveLaughter, Joy, Work and Love · 1993
Laughter, Joy, Work and Love
6.01993
MovieRomance
During 1968 , in the Heliopolis area, a group of school students live for fun and pleasure, and they get to know a young boxer named (Adham), who changes their views on life in many aspects. (Adham) falls in love with the prostitute (Aisha), and decides to marry her, but his rich father wants to keep them apart.
Strawberry WarStrawberry War · 1994
Strawberry War
1994
MovieComedy
Fardous, nicknamed Farawla, sells flowers on the street, she falls in love with a poor man who sells apples. One day a rich man sees them and decides to give them money in exchange for giving him happiness.
Untamed DesireUntamed Desire · 1991
Untamed Desire
2.51991
MovieDrama
A widow living with her daughter and sister-in-law attempt to forget a scandal committed by her late husband.
Adieu BonaparteAdieu Bonaparte · 1985
Adieu Bonaparte
5.91985
MovieDramaHistory
This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet and falls in love with two young Egyptian brothers, reflecting complex themes of colonial desire, affection, and personal connection.
Happened on 2 Talaat HarbHappened on 2 Talaat Harb · 2022
Happened on 2 Talaat Harb
8.52022
MovieDramaRomance
Four stories take place in a furnished apartment that we follow through the doorman and his family who live on top of the building in a miserable room. In the first story, a doctor tries to treat a figure with a political position. In the second story, Hassan meets in the 1970s with his old friend Nadim, who comes from Lebanon during its Civil War. The third story takes place at the beginning of the new millennium and the takeover of businessmen. As for the fourth story, it takes place before January 2011 when Sami returns under pressure from his family to sell the apartment and the whole building.
Girl's SecretsGirl's Secrets · 2001
Girl's Secrets
6.12001
MovieDrama
Graphic portrayal of society's struggle to balance tradition and modernity in modern-day Egypt. "Girl's Secrets" tells the story of sixteen-year-old Yasmeen, whose out-of-wedlock pregnancy sparks tragic consequences. The film articulates the many questions on the minds of most Egyptians and Muslims around the world: Should women abide by Islam's stringent dress code? How can parents screen out unwanted Western influences? Should Egyptian schools teach sex education? Should teen-age boys and girls socialize?
The Wife of an Important ManThe Wife of an Important Man · 1988
The Wife of an Important Man
7.91988
MovieDrama
When Mona marries the seemingly decent police officer Hisham, she finds out there is more into him than what he shows to the people.
The PreacherThe Preacher · 2017
The Preacher
6.62017
MovieDrama
A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and his attempts to deviate from the usual religious rhetoric in a society heavily influenced by fundamentalism. From Behind the scenes that exposes religion and authority struggle - Mawlana is a movie that defy boundaries.

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