Ayoub (film)
| Ayoub | |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Mohsen Zayed |
| Story by | Naguib Mahfouz |
| Directed by | Hani Lasheen |
| Starring | Omar Sharif Madiha Yousri Fouad El Mohandes Mahmoud El-Meliguy |
| Music by | Moustafa Nagy |
| Country of origin | Egypt |
| Original language | Egyptian Arabic |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Abdelmoneim Bahnasi |
| Editor | Adel Mounir |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1983 |
Ayoub (Egyptian Arabic: أيوب) is a 1983 Egyptian television film based on a novel of the same name by Naguib Mahfouz, it stars Omar Sharif, Madiha Yousri, Fouad El Mohandes and Mahmoud El-Meliguy.[1] The film is directed by Hani Lasheen, with a screenplay written by Mohsen Zayed.[2][3] Ayoub marks Omar Sharif's first appearance on Egyptian Television.[4]
The film is considered one of few television films that achieved success outside of cinema, similar to the film I'm Not Lying But I'm Beautifying (1981).[5] Ayoub premiered at the Rivoli Cinema in the Cairo, as the first television film to be shown in cinemas. The premiere was attended by prominent intellectuals, critics, and politicians in Egypt, and it was met with great acclaim and success.[6][7]
Synopsis
Abdel Hamid El Sokary, a successful businessman, who competes with the ruthless businessman Fadel. Abdel Hamid becomes paralyzed and begins to reminisce about his life, recalling his childhood friend Galal. He calls Galal, and they spend time together, reminiscing about their youth. Galal advises him to write his memoirs, which Abdel Hamid begins to do. Abdel Hamid's wife and son reject the memoirs, fearing they will bring them trouble because of the characters mentioned in them, including Fadel.
Cast
- Omar Sharif as Abdel Hamid El Sokary
- Madiha Yousri as Afkar
- Fouad El Mohandes as Galal
- Mahmoud El-Meliguy as Fadel
- Athar El-Hakim as Nabila
- Mustafa Fahmy as Wafeek
- Ibrahim El Shamy as Mahmoud Ouf
- Laila Fahmi as Azhar
- Osama Abbas as Abdel Radi
- Sameh El-Sereti as Hamed
- Hafez Amin as Saleh
See also
- Egyptian Television
- 1983 in television
- Category:Television films
References
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- ^ Gallagher, Mark (2025-12-02). Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal. University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-1-4773-3283-2.
- ^ Egypt Today. International Business Associates. 2009.
- ^ Seow, C. L. (2013-07-04). Job 1 - 21: Interpretation and Commentary. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4674-6519-9.
- ^ Monaco, James (1991). The Encyclopedia of Film. Perigee Books. ISBN 978-0-399-51604-7.
- ^ "FACTBOX: A selection of Omar Sharif's films - Screens - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Movie - Ayuwb - 1983 Watch Online، Video، Trailer، photos، Reviews، Showtimes. Retrieved 2026-01-19 – via elcinema.com.
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