Hussein Kamal

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

Adrift on the NileAdrift on the Nile · 1971
Adrift 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.
Raya and SakinaRaya and Sakina · 1982
Raya and Sakina
7.51982
MovieComedyDrama
Rayya and Sekina, two poor sisters, kill their stepmother Ammuna and seize her gold, and to bury her body, Rayya marries Hasab Allah, and Sekina marries Abdel Aal, who works in the police station, so that he would dispel suspicions against them. Over time, they get used to bringing women to their homes, killing them, and stealing their gold.
Oh My Country...AhOh My Country...Ah · 1986
Oh My Country...Ah
1986
MovieDrama
When Magdy goes to the Pasha's estate to sell the land he inherited after his father's death, he discovers that the town is controlled by Radwan, a member of the Socialist Union, who is harassing Farida to force her to sell him her land. Madgy and Farida try to break Radwan's iron-grip on the town.
My Father Is on the TreeMy Father Is on the Tree · 1969
My Father Is on the Tree
5.71969
MovieDramaMusic
A young man is shunned by his friends after he starts an affair with a dancer.
Empire MEmpire M · 1972
Empire 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.
Rooster Among HensRooster Among Hens · 1992
Rooster Among Hens
4.71992
MovieDrama
Al-Dakhakhani lives in Al-Jamaliya quarter, and he doesn't want his inheritance to go to his four daughters' husbands. Especially when his only son suffers from mental illness. He thinks of marrying his son to Eashrya, who he stole her property. She agrees provided that he returns her property.
We Are the Bus PeopleWe Are the Bus People · 1979
We Are the Bus People
7.91979
MovieDrama
Adel Imam and neighbour Abdel Moneim Madbouly are taken to a Police station after an altercation with a bus conductor. They are mistakenly arrested with a group of suspected terrorists and taken to a maximum security jail.
Bit of FearBit of Fear · 1969
Bit of Fear
6.91969
MovieDrama
Based on Tharwat Abaza's short story, 'Shey min al Khawf' takes place in a rural Egyptian village. Atris' reign of terror on the villagers is put to the test when a public act of defiance is carried out by Fu'ada, the object of his affection.

Movies

Adrift on the NileAdrift on the Nile · 1971
Adrift 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.
Raya and SakinaRaya and Sakina · 1982
Raya and Sakina
7.51982
MovieComedyDrama
Rayya and Sekina, two poor sisters, kill their stepmother Ammuna and seize her gold, and to bury her body, Rayya marries Hasab Allah, and Sekina marries Abdel Aal, who works in the police station, so that he would dispel suspicions against them. Over time, they get used to bringing women to their homes, killing them, and stealing their gold.
Oh My Country...AhOh My Country...Ah · 1986
Oh My Country...Ah
1986
MovieDrama
When Magdy goes to the Pasha's estate to sell the land he inherited after his father's death, he discovers that the town is controlled by Radwan, a member of the Socialist Union, who is harassing Farida to force her to sell him her land. Madgy and Farida try to break Radwan's iron-grip on the town.
My Father Is on the TreeMy Father Is on the Tree · 1969
My Father Is on the Tree
5.71969
MovieDramaMusic
A young man is shunned by his friends after he starts an affair with a dancer.
Empire MEmpire M · 1972
Empire 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.
Rooster Among HensRooster Among Hens · 1992
Rooster Among Hens
4.71992
MovieDrama
Al-Dakhakhani lives in Al-Jamaliya quarter, and he doesn't want his inheritance to go to his four daughters' husbands. Especially when his only son suffers from mental illness. He thinks of marrying his son to Eashrya, who he stole her property. She agrees provided that he returns her property.
We Are the Bus PeopleWe Are the Bus People · 1979
We Are the Bus People
7.91979
MovieDrama
Adel Imam and neighbour Abdel Moneim Madbouly are taken to a Police station after an altercation with a bus conductor. They are mistakenly arrested with a group of suspected terrorists and taken to a maximum security jail.
Bit of FearBit of Fear · 1969
Bit of Fear
6.91969
MovieDrama
Based on Tharwat Abaza's short story, 'Shey min al Khawf' takes place in a rural Egyptian village. Atris' reign of terror on the villagers is put to the test when a public act of defiance is carried out by Fu'ada, the object of his affection.
Please Give Me This MedicinePlease Give Me This Medicine · 1984
Please Give Me This Medicine
1984
MovieDrama
Magda is upset about her husband's relationship with Rifaat, who suffers from a bad psychological condition. She is forced to resort to a doctor who insists that she needs to visit a psychiatrist to treat her. Magda finally turns to Mustafa, who is trying to help her but is trying to get closer to him.
The ImpossibleThe Impossible · 1965
The Impossible
7.41965
MovieDrama
Helmy's father forces him to marry someone he doesn't love. When his father dies, Helmy decides to break free. He meets Nany, the gentle helpless girl, then he meets the lawyer Fatima, a liberal who claims to be cultured.
Sayed the Servant BoySayed the Servant Boy · 1985
Sayed the Servant Boy
8.31985
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.
Borgwan LaneBorgwan Lane · 1989
Borgwan Lane
1989
MovieDrama
The divorced Zeenat gets involved with Medhat in a forbidden relationship and then he abandons her. Sayed refuses to marry her even though she is pregnant. Sayed exploits student Hassan's need for money and agrees with him to marry Zeenat a marriage of convenience.
The PostmanThe Postman · 1968
The 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.
Qaffas al-HarimQaffas al-Harim · 1986
Qaffas al-Harim
5.01986
MovieDrama
Reem's mother dies after being in a heavy accident, so her daughter puts the suffering that happened to her before her eyes, as their mother suffered because of her married husband, and the inferiority view of women in Upper Egypt.
Love in the RainLove in the Rain · 1975
Love in the Rain
1975
MovieDramaRomance
When the director Adel offers Marzouk a role opposite the superstar Fotna, Fotna seduces Marzouk and steals him from his fiancée Aliat. Adel falls for Fotna and takes revenge on her when she marries Marzouk.
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.
Nothing MattersNothing Matters · 1975
Nothing Matters
1975
MovieDrama
Mohammed , Helmi and Tawfiq are three friends, each one is very different from the other, Mohamed is careless who leaves his wife when she gets pregnant, while Helmi is an engineer who insists on doing what's right and defies danger and Tawfiq is an opportunist who cares for nothing.
All That LoveAll That Love · 1988
All That Love
1988
MovieDrama
Nassif al-Leithi is a very loyal merchant for business colleague Hussein Zahran. Hussein Zahran was surprised by the betrayal of his wife and killed her. Nassif al-Leithi promises that his son Hussein will take care of his son Kamal while he is in prison. He dies in prison. Kamal grows up and works in the company of his father's friend Nasif. One of his sons, but the good treatment changed abruptly when Nasif noticed that his young daughter Wafa was fully impressed, refusing to share their marriage
My Blood, My Tears and My SmileMy Blood, My Tears and My Smile · 1973
My 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.
The Virgin & the White HairThe Virgin & the White Hair · 1983
The Virgin & the White Hair
7.01983
MovieDrama
When Dawlat, a divorced barren woman, meets Medhat, a love story quickly turns into a successful marriage. But when their adopted teen daughter Posaina start to fall for Medhat, their world is turned upside down.
City LightsCity Lights · 1972
City 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?
Permitted DaysPermitted Days · 1985
Permitted Days
1985
MovieDramaRomance
The businessman Magdy marries Samiha after her divorce from Medhat and asks her family to keep it secret for the sake of his family. After Magdy's daughter Mona finds out about his marriage, he decides to take Samiha to live in his apartment in London.
On Cellophane PaperOn Cellophane Paper · 1975
On Cellophane Paper
7.01975
MovieDrama
Qesmat is at crossroads as she suffers from her husband's neglect just as she encounters the open-minded Hesham who breathes new life and paints new color into her life. Rather unconsciously, she draws a constant comparison between her constantly-busy husband and Hesham.
We Don't Sow the ThornsWe Don't Sow the Thorns · 1970
We Don't Sow the Thorns
6.51970
MovieDrama
Sayida lives a life full of tragedies, starting with her escape from her stepmother who treated her like a servant, her attempt to flee Abbas who keeps chasing her, her suffering from her husband who seizes her money and her involvement with a prostitution ring.