El Fagommi

El Fagommi

2011 · 95 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, History, Music

A biography about Ahmed Fouad Negm, the famous poet of the Egyptian colloquial, depicting the important historical and revolutionary stages, from his struggle fighting the English occupation and political oppression, to his imprisonment and his relationship with his companion the composer Sheikh Imam Issa.

Directed by Essam Al Shammaa · Written by Essam Al Shammaa

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