Rafik El Saban

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Rafik El Saban

Born October 5, 1931 · Syria

Died August 17, 2013 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

KafrunKafrun · 1990
Kafrun
1990
MovieDramaComedy
In a mountain village called Kfaroun, Wadud works as a janitor in the school, where he has loving relationships with the young students. But his mother Sukhur demands that he avenge his father's killer and objects him marrying his fiancée. While Noor, the spoiled city girl is the new school teacher.
The EmigrantThe Emigrant · 1994
The Emigrant
5.81994
MovieDramaHistory
The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across Sinai, but then suddenly sell him to Ozir, an Egyptian who works for a Theban military leader, Amihar. Amihar is impressed by Ram's drive and personal charm and so grants Ram some desolate land outside the capital. Ram soon finds himself a pawn in the political and sexual games between Amihar and his wife Simihit, a high priestess of the Cult of Amun.
A Hot NightA Hot Night · 1995
A Hot Night
7.61995
MovieActionDrama
On New Year's Eve, a taxi driver tries to raise money necessary for his mother-in-law surgery who takes care of his only mentally handicapped son. On the same night, a repentant prostitute tries to make money to fix her house . When they meet, they witness a night full of unforgettable events.
My Love... AlwaysMy Love... Always · 1980
My Love... Always
5.71980
MovieDramaRomance
Farida yields to the pressure of her father and marries the businessman Osama despite her love for Dr. Ibrahim. She lives with him in Paris a miserable life. Ibrahim succeeds in his work and becomes a famous doctor, while Farida gets divorced and returns to Egypt but a great tragedy awaits her.
Les MisérablesLes Misérables · 1978
Les Misérables
3.01978
MovieDrama
Based on Victor Hugo's novel, a poor man is sent to prison after stealing a loaf of bread. He escapes and becomes rich, but this does not protect him from people's disdain as they know where he came from.
Remember MeRemember Me · 1978
Remember Me
6.01978
MovieFamilyRomance
Two university students fall in love on campus and inform their parents that they want to get married. This decision makes the parents immediately very happy but when they find out who the parents of their future son- or daughter-in-law are, they get horrified. It turns out that these young lovers are much more connected than they had realized, and the question arises whether they might even be related.
The Professor and the Belly DancerThe Professor and the Belly Dancer · 1983
The Professor and the Belly Dancer
1983
Movie
Hashem works as a teacher in the city of Tanta. When some of his students visit the Abbas band that roams the carnivals, he warns them against it. But when he sees the dancer Lula who works in the band, he falls for her and joins them.
Away from LandAway from Land · 1976
Away from Land
1976
MovieDramaRomance
Nawal devotes her life to her scientific research and marries the engineer Adel. She meets his friends including Dr. Othman and his wife Souad. When she discovers that Adel and Souad are having an affair, she travels to her brother in Tunisia. On the ship, she meets Mahmoud and falls for him.

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