Qaher El Zalam

Qaher El Zalam

1979 · 130 min · Drama

The film tells the story of the life of Ambed Arab literature Taha Hussein since his childhood in one of the villages of Minya, where he was able to overcome all difficulties despite being blind to leave his mark on literature, cultural scene and the educational system.

Directed by Atef Salem · Written by Samir Abdelazim

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