A postman checks into a hotel where he is mistaken for the Prince of Kandahar because of their uncanny resemblance. The prince meets him and together they plan to uncover his disloyal subordinates.
Is it worth the time? If you have any soft spot for classic physical comedy or that specific brand of wit found in old Egyptian cinema, yes, absolutely. It’s light, breezy, and moves fast enough that you won't get bored. If you need hyper-realistic grit or modern pacing, maybe skip it. You might find the theatrical sty...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Niazi Mostafa
Henry Edwards
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"Is it worth the time? If you have any soft spot for classic physical comedy or that specific brand of wit found in old Egyptian cinema, yes, absolutely. It’s light, breezy, and moves fast enough that you won't get bored. If you need hyper-realistic grit or modern pacing, maybe skip it. You might find the theatrical style a bit much, but that’s just how they did things back then. Nagib El-Rihani plays the postman, Salamah, with this nervous energy that’s just delightful to watch. He’s like a tra..."
Mansi Fahmi
Sacha Guitry, Nagib El-Rihani, Badi Khayri
Egypt
