Direction: Hussein Kamal

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Hussein Kamal. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


We Are the Bus People

1979 · Movie · 138 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Adel Imam · Abdel Moneim Madbouly · Said Abdel Ghani · Essad Youniss

Synopsis We Are the Bus People (1979) follows the comedic misadventures of Adel Imam and his neighbor Abdel Moneim Madbouly, who find themselves in a predicament after a heated argument with a bus conductor. Their lives take an unexpected turn when...

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Adrift on the Nile

1971 · Movie · 115 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Magda-El-Khatib · Adel Adham · Ahmed Al Jaziri

Synopsis Adrift on the Nile (1971) unfolds against the tense backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, presenting a cinematic adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel. The narrative revolves around a group of disillusioned Egyptians from diverse backgrounds who find solace in escapist,...

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Shey min el khouf

1969 · Movie · 112 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Shadia · Mahmoud Moursy · Yehia Chahine

Synopsis Shey min el khouf (1969) unfolds in a quiet Egyptian countryside, where the oppressive rule of Atris over the villagers is challenged. The narrative, inspired by Tharwat Abaza's short story, reaches a turning point when Fu'ada, the woman Atris desires,...

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The Impossible

1965 · Movie · 110 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Kamal Al-Shennawi · Nadia Lutfi · Salah Mansour · Karima Mukhtar

Synopsis The Impossible (1965) follows the intertwined lives of three families as they navigate the complexities and challenges of contemporary society. Each family faces unique struggles and triumphs, offering a poignant exploration of human resilience and the universal quest for happiness...

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Empire M

1972 · Movie · 113 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Faten Hamama · Ahmed Mazhar · Dawlat Abiad · Seif Abol Naga

Synopsis Empire M (1972) follows the life of Mona, a prosperous widow and dedicated mother who faces significant challenges in raising her six children, whose ages span from elementary school to university graduates. The narrative takes a turn when Mona decides...

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Life is a Carnival

1975 · Movie · 120 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Abdel Moneim Madbouly · Afaf Radi · Mahmoud Yassine

Synopsis Life is a Carnival (1975) follows a dynamic group of young individuals who find themselves entangled in the manipulative schemes of a gang leader. The narrative unfolds as these talented youth are exploited for the gang leader's dubious purposes. Amidst...

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Al-boustaguy

1968 · Movie · 114 min. · Egypt

Direction Hussein Kamal

Cast Shukry Sarhan · Zizi Mustafa

Synopsis Al-boustaguy (1968) follows the journey of Abbas, a Cairo native who receives a government assignment to oversee a post office in a remote village nestled in the heart of Upper Egypt. This unexpected posting thrusts Abbas into a world far...

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