Directing
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…
Known For
Adieu Bonaparte · 1985Adieu 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.
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
The Wife of an Important Man · 1988The 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.
Laughter, Joy, Work and Love · 1993Laughter, 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.
Happened on 2 Talaat Harb · 2022Happened 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.
Untamed Desire · 1991Untamed Desire
★ 2.51991
MovieDrama
A widow living with her daughter and sister-in-law attempt to forget a scandal committed by her late husband.
Girl's Secrets · 2001Girl'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?
Strawberry War · 1994Strawberry 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.
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