518 Arabic Cinema Collection
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My Father Is on the TreeMovie · 1969 · 142mA young man finds himself isolated from his friends after beginning an affair with a dancer.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8 - 502
The Devil's IslandMovie · 1990 · 135mShawaf gives his neighbor Fatima a detailed map of a sunken ship off Devil Island in Hurghada, hidden with gold boxes. With Baybars' financial backing and Jalal's diving instruction, they embark on a mission. Fatima proves capable, and they successfully retrieve some gold bars. However, the Zoghbi gang appears, and the situation quickly escalates.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0 - 503
The World on a Dove's WingMovie · 1989 · 128mReda, a taxi driver, provides rides for Imane, a wealthy widow recently back from overseas. She enlists his help for errands, and he assists her in freeing her former love, Hassan, an engineer, from a mental institution.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 504
Jamila, the AlgerianMovie · 1958 · 123mIn French-occupied Algiers, young Djamila witnesses the brutality of French soldiers against Algerians. Her resolve to resist grows when French forces raid her university, leading to the suicide of a classmate. Soon after, a prominent guerrilla leader takes shelter with her, revealing her uncle Mustafa's involvement in the anti-colonial resistance and his connection to the National Liberation Front. Djamila becomes increasingly involved in resistance activities, but is eventually captured and tortured. Despite her French lawyer's efforts, she is sentenced to death.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 505
Shehata's StoreMovie · 2009 · 137mShehata, the son of a gardener, works hard to open a fruit stand, naming it after himself – his father’s favorite son. His siblings, consumed by jealousy, conspire to undermine him. The story depicts a decline in societal values and a breakdown of moral principles.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.3 - 506
The Night Baghdad FellMovie · 2005 · 103mFollowing the American invasion of Iraq, an Egyptian school principal supports a talented young inventor in developing a defensive weapon, driven by the fear that his own nation may be targeted next.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 507
Auntie FaransaMovie · 2004 · 100mBatta and Wezza are siblings living with their aunt Faransa in their neighborhood, where Faransa works as a hired mourner. Batta agrees to follow in her aunt's footsteps, but only if Wezza is kept away from all the mourning and can continue her education.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.9 - 508
Italia's WarMovie · 2005 · 113mYaseen, an attorney working for the respected Kamaal, uncovers his boss's involvement in illegal activities with a powerful tycoon. As a result, Yaseen is publicly disbarred and loses his job. When his fiancée is abducted to Italy while he tries to clear his name, he becomes determined to meticulously plan her rescue.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 509
AdamMovie · 2019 · 98m · DramaIn Casablanca, Abla maintains a simple home bakery while raising her 8-year-old daughter, Warda. Their daily life is disrupted when Samia, a young woman seeking work and shelter, arrives at their door. Warda is instantly drawn to Samia, but Abla is hesitant to take in a pregnant stranger. Slowly, Abla's heart changes, and Samia's presence opens up possibilities for a brighter future for the family.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 510
The ClownMovie · 2007 · 90mIMDb 4.4TMDB 5.5 - 511
Mr. KarateMovie · 1993 · 110mSeeking a new life, Salah takes a job guarding a garage in Cairo and meets Nadia, a video store employee. He becomes captivated by the films she offers and resolves to study karate.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3 - 512
The Magic BoxMovie · 2003 · 88mRaouf, a Tunisian film director in his late 40s, struggles with a midlife crisis and often drinks heavily, frequently arguing with his wife Lou. He finds a distraction in a new project: making a film about his childhood. As he writes the script, Raouf remembers his strict upbringing under his religious father, a stark contrast to his uncle Mansour. Mansour, a free-spirited film projectionist, introduced Raouf to cinema, a passion that deeply upset his father but shaped Raouf's life. Through film, Raouf discovered himself and grew up – a journey he may need to retrace to save his marriage.IMDb 7.1TMDB 2.0 - 513
Chronicle of a DisappearanceMovie · 1996 · 88mChronicle of a Disappearance presents a series of distinct scenes, many featuring characters or events that don't connect throughout the film. These include a Palestinian actress searching for an apartment in West Jerusalem, a souvenir shop owner preparing for Japanese tourists, a group of elderly women gossiping, and an Israeli police van where soldiers stop to relieve themselves.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 514
Excuse My FrenchMovie · 2014 · 99mAfter his father's death, a young Christian boy is compelled to attend a public school. A misunderstanding leads everyone to believe he is Muslim.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 515
ClashMovie · 2016 · 95m · Thriller, DramaIn 2013, following the ouster of President Morsi, a chaotic atmosphere in Cairo leads to a group of detainees from diverse backgrounds being confined together in a police truck.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 516
Days of GloryMovie · 2006 · 128m · Drama, History, War1943. Four men – Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud, and Yassir – who have never been to France enlist in the French Army to fight alongside 130,000 other "indigenous" soldiers and liberate the country from Nazi occupation. A story of forgotten heroes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 517
CargoMovie · 2017In Beirut, a young Syrian boy named Abboudi finds himself responsible for his grandfather, who is suffering from memory loss. Abboudi must take on adult responsibilities and embark on a journey to find a medicine that could restore his grandfather's mind.IMDb 7.4 - 518
KarkarMovie · 2007 · 107mKarkar, a young man suddenly struck by a mysterious illness, faces a difficult inheritance. His uncle Asim attempts to exploit Karkar's condition, trying to defraud him out of his money, while his aunt schemes to seize the inheritance for herself. The uncle and aunt conspire to deceive Karkar, setting in motion a conflict between good and evil.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.7
