Acting
Mona Wassef
Born February 9, 1942 · Damascus, First Syrian Republic [now Syria] (age 84)
Mona Wassef is a Syrian film and theatre actress who was born in Damascus in 1942. She is considered an icon in Arab cinema and a role model for many artists and has earned numerous nicknames including, “The First Star of Syria,” “Star of the Arab World,” and “Lady of the Syrian Screen.” Wassef's most famous early role was as Hind in the 1976 film “Al Ressala” (The Message) about the life of the p…
Known For
The Message · 1976The Message
★ 8.51976
MovieHistoryDrama
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Al Hayba: The Movie · 2022Al Hayba: The Movie
★ 8.02022
MovieDramaWar
The murderer of Jabal’s father, is spotted alive in Bulgaria. Jabal heads a fierce hunt passing by Bulgaria and Istanbul. With the aim to bring Nazem back to justice to Al Hayba village.
The Memory of a Night of Love · 1973The Memory of a Night of Love
1973
Movie
Adel lives happily with his wife until he meets his ex-girlfriend, who works as a dancer. During her visit to his home, she faints and then he discovers that she has died. Adel is arrested and his wife is shocked, while his friend the police officer tries to find out the real killer.
Menahi · 2008Menahi
2008
MovieComedy
Menahi is a Saudi Bedouin young man, single and living with his old mother. He is a simple, spontaneous and kind-heart man, instinctive and adhering to the ethics of the environment from which he emerged, such as honesty, honor and virility. He dreams of owning a small farm to raise sheep. But he went out into the city and didn't adapt to civic life. —Akram Gus
Al Hayba: The Documentary · 2022Al Hayba: The Documentary
2022
MovieDocumentary
The backstage story of one of the most successful Arab dramas in history, narrating the phases of its inception, execution, production and direction.
Just Get Married! · 2003Just Get Married!
★ 7.02003
MovieComedy
The Mexican Hoax · 1972The Mexican Hoax
★ 10.01972
MovieDramaFamily
Tayseer, a conservative man, has grown with a particular hang-up caused by his sister's marriage without his consent. When a man proposes to his daughter Kawthar, Tayseer vehemently opposes their relationship, even if the two are deeply in love. Is it too late to rid him of his hang-up?
The Sun on a Cloudy Day · 1985The Sun on a Cloudy Day
1985
MovieDrama
Adel is from an aristocratic family that lives in Syria during the French occupation, his culture forced him to rebel against his family, and descend to the bottom of society wishing to change his life, he got to know this society and loved him, but he became torn between his culture, and his aristocratic origins.







































