Al Zaeem

Al Zaeem

1993 · 202 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy

Zeinhom is an ordinary man who struggles to maintain steady employment. Due to his uncanny resemblance to a powerful dictator, he is cast in a satirical film criticizing the regime. When unexpected events unfold, Zeinhom finds himself entangled in a dangerous political deception, forced to impersonate the very leader he mocked.

Directed by Sherif Arafa · Written by Farouk Sabry

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