Acting

Joseph Sakr

Born March 3, 1942 · Kartaba

Died January 1, 1997 · aged 54

Born in Kartaba, Joseph Sakr started as a school teacher teaching French. He later joined the Popular Lebanese Group accompanying performances of the Lebanese pan-Arab singer Fairuz and later on became a prominent singer with the Rahbani Brothers and appeared in a prominent or supporting roles in a great number of their musicals on stage including Lulu, Mays el Reem etc. His renditions "El haleh …

Known For

Joy DescendedJoy Descended · 1974
Joy Descended
1974
MovieComedyMusic
If it weren't for the space of hopeIf it weren't for the space of hope · 1995
If it weren't for the space of hope
1995
MovieComedyDrama
Continuing the events regarding dignity and the stubborn people, and the officer's control over the area where the events take place in southern Lebanon, led by an advisory council with crazy laws.
The OtherThe Other · 1991
The Other
★ 7.71991
MovieDrama
A man who survives an earthquake is convinced that there is another man still stuck in the debris.
Regarding dignity and stubborn peopleRegarding dignity and stubborn people · 1993
Regarding dignity and stubborn people
★ 10.01993
MovieComedyDrama
The events highlighted the resilience of the people of southern Lebanon in the face of any assault on their dignity, revealing how the enemy confronted a fierce opponent united in all its movements, currents, and factions.
What About Tomorrow?What About Tomorrow? · 1978
What About Tomorrow?
★ 10.01978
MovieComedy
Zakaria and Soraya, a married couple, decide to move to live in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, in order to improve their living conditions, and they join work in a bar in Hamra Street, which accepts the various segments of Lebanese society, which forces them to make many concessions in order to achieve the desired social advancement.
SahriyeSahriye · 1973
Sahriye
1973
Movie
In this 1973 theatrical production, written by Ziad Rahbani and directed by Nicholas Abu Samah, the story unfolds in a humble Lebanese village café in search of a new singer. Set entirely within Ahwet Nakhlet el Tineen (Dragon Palm Café), run by the proud owner and performer Nakhle, the play follows his quest to replace himself as the café's main attraction. After a failed audition process, a talented newcomer (Marwan Mahfouz) arrives with a captivating voice. Fearing his daughter Yasmeen's (Georgette Sayegh) growing affection for the young singer, Nakhle initially refuses to let him perform—until a change of heart alters the course of all their lives. The play is celebrated for its iconic musical numbers, including classics like "Ya Bint El Ma'awan" and "Nattarni."
LuluLulu · 1974
Lulu
★ 8.01974
MovieMusic
Lulu was charged with the murder of a man named Younes, and sentenced to fifteen years in prison, after which she was found innocent, so she returned to her hometown intending to take revenge on those who testified against her. She met Jerji, a shoe polisher, and told him her story, Jerji spread the news of her release from prison in the town, and people were busy threatening her and spent their time worrying and afraid of her revenge.
The Ring SellerThe Ring Seller · 1965
The Ring Seller
★ 7.31965
MovieDramaMusic
In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills and maims and steals. One day the mayor tells the villagers that Rajeh is heading to the village itself and they better be careful. Two smart men notice that the mayor was lying and that it is all his imagination. So they go on making good on the fictitious person and steal money and assault the mayor in the dark saying that they were Rajeh. Eventually, an old man with the name of Rajeh arrives in the village, amid public fears. Then it became obvious that Rajeh was merely a seller of rings for weddings and he wanted to marry his son to Rima, the mayor's niece. The two bad guys willingly go to jail for making use of the mayor's joke.

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SahriyeSahriye · 1973
Sahriye
1973
Movie
In this 1973 theatrical production, written by Ziad Rahbani and directed by Nicholas Abu Samah, the story unfolds in a humble Lebanese village café in search of a new singer. Set entirely within Ahwet Nakhlet el Tineen (Dragon Palm Café), run by the proud owner and performer Nakhle, the play follows his quest to replace himself as the café's main attraction. After a failed audition process, a talented newcomer (Marwan Mahfouz) arrives with a captivating voice. Fearing his daughter Yasmeen's (Georgette Sayegh) growing affection for the young singer, Nakhle initially refuses to let him perform—until a change of heart alters the course of all their lives. The play is celebrated for its iconic musical numbers, including classics like "Ya Bint El Ma'awan" and "Nattarni."

the café owner of Nakhlet el Tineen

The Ring SellerThe Ring Seller · 1965
The Ring Seller
★ 7.31965
MovieDramaMusic
In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills and maims and steals. One day the mayor tells the villagers that Rajeh is heading to the village itself and they better be careful. Two smart men notice that the mayor was lying and that it is all his imagination. So they go on making good on the fictitious person and steal money and assault the mayor in the dark saying that they were Rajeh. Eventually, an old man with the name of Rajeh arrives in the village, amid public fears. Then it became obvious that Rajeh was merely a seller of rings for weddings and he wanted to marry his son to Rima, the mayor's niece. The two bad guys willingly go to jail for making use of the mayor's joke.

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