Hussein Kamal
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... Read full bio →
Thartharah fawq el-Nil
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.
Shey min el khouf
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.
Al-boustaguy
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.