Directing
Hussein Kamal
Born August 17, 1934 · Egypt
Died March 23, 2003 · aged 68
Hussein Kamal is an Egyptian director. He was born in 1934 and studied film directing in Paris until 1965. Upon his return, he started a prolific career as a film director, making famous acclaimed art house films, including “Al Mostahil” (The Impossible), “Al Bostagy” (The Postman), and “Tharthara Fawq Alnil” (Blabbering Over the Nile). He died in 2003 at the age of 69.
Known For
Empire M · 1972Empire M
★ 6.31972
MovieFamilyDrama
Well off widow working Mother "Mona" is struggling raising 6 kids at different ages ranging from elementary school to University graduating students. The day she thinks to bring a new husband home proves to be a very difficult task.
My Father Is on the Tree · 1969My Father Is on the Tree
★ 5.71969
MovieDramaMusic
A young man is shunned by his friends after he starts an affair with a dancer.
Adrift on the Nile · 1971Adrift on the Nile
★ 6.41971
MovieDrama
Set against the backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, the movie adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel follows the escapist, drug-fueled riverboat meetings of a group of frustrated Egyptians from various walks of life.
Sayed the Servant Boy · 1985Sayed the Servant Boy
★ 8.21985
MovieComedyDrama
The fugitive Sayed seeks refuge with his uncle who works as a cook for a wealthy family. When the family's daughter gets divorced for the third time, the family enlist Sayed's help to marry her as a mohallel so she could reunite with her husband.
The Postman · 1968The Postman
★ 6.71968
MovieDrama
Abbas, a resident of Cairo, is appointed by the government to hold the office of supervisor in a post office in a small village in Upper Egypt.
My Blood, My Tears and My Smile · 1973My Blood, My Tears and My Smile
★ 7.01973
MovieDramaRomance
Nahed is a gorgeous girl who marries a young man as a cover for her affair with a businessman. As their relationship turns loving and Nahed falls for him, she is forced to sacrifice him to save her family from a miserable and poor life.
Noor El-E'youn · 1991Noor El-E'youn
1991
MovieDramaMusic
Dabes kills his rival Hassouna, and his widow gives birth to Noor. After her mother dies, Noor marries her cousin Mohsen, who causes her to wrongfully go to jail for prostitution. so what will happen?
City Lights · 1972City Lights
★ 6.01972
MovieComedyMusic
So'aad is a poor girl who auditions for a role in a new film, but film producer Adel rejects her for she is not of noble origin. When she disguises herself as a princess, he is wholly charmed and offers her the role. How far will she go in acting?
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