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Film · 1998
El-Batal
البطلIn Alexandria on the eve of the 1919 Egyptian revolution against British colonial rule, three working-class friends pursue their distinct passions: an aspiring Olympic boxer, an Italian-Egyptian singer, and a fiery activist printer. As patriotic fervor sweeps the nation, their loyalties and individual ambitions are tested against the violence of colonial occupation.
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In Alexandria on the eve of the 1919 Egyptian revolution, friendship unites Houda the carpenter who loves boxing and dreams of competing in the Olympics, Pietro who loves singing, and Hassan the print-shop worker who believes in the revolution.
From السينما.كوم Magdy Ahmed Aly is an outstanding director who taught me how to act with my eyes, not with my hands, mouth, or body... The master Ahmed Zaki, may he rest in peace, was a legend who relieved all my anxieties and told me: 'Forget everything and be present right here.' He stood by me in several scenes offering guidance and caring for me; he was an extraordinary actor and a true grand master.
محمد شعبان on بوابة الشروق The events and lives of three friends intertwine, navigating poverty, setbacks, romance, patriotism, and guerrilla resistance during the 1919 revolution.
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