January 07, 2015
Destiny (1977) Scene
Al-massir
Destiny (Arabic: المصير, translit. Al-massir) is a 1997 French-Egyptian historical drama film directed by Youssef Chahine.
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The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgements are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students. Written by Anonymous
Labels:
12th century,
1977,
andalusia,
caliph,
Comedy,
Destiny,
Drama,
Hani Salama,
History,
Khaled Youssef,
Laila Eloui,
Musical,
Nour El-Sherif,
power lust,
Romance,
sect,
Youssef Chahine
The Yacoubian Building (2006) Trailer
Omaret yakobean
The Yacoubian Building (Arabic: عمارة يعقوبيان, transliterated: ʿImārat Yaʿqūbīān or Omaret Yakobean) is an Egyptian film based on the novel of the same title by author Alaa Al Aswany.
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An eye-catching construction, the Yacoubian Building in Cairo was long regarded as the last word in comfort and elegance. Nowadays the veneer has cracked and the shine has dulled to reveal the truth underneath the façade. Through interwoven stories of a number of the residents, the film paints a portrait of corruption, fundamentalism, prostitution, homosexuality, and drugs in central Cairo and creates a vibrant but socially critical picture of contemporary Egypt. An eye-catching construction, the Yacoubian Building in Cairo was long regarded as the last word in comfort and elegance. Nowadays the veneer has cracked and the shine has dulled to reveal the truth underneath the façade. Through interwoven stories of a number of the residents, the film paints a portrait of corruption, fundamentalism, prostitution, homosexuality, and drugs in central Cairo and creates a vibrant but socially critical picture of contemporary Egypt.
Labels:
2000's,
2006,
Adel Imam,
Alaa' Al-Aswany,
Drama,
french song,
homosexuality,
Marwan Hamed,
Nour El-Sherif,
past and present,
rooftop,
The Yacoubian Building,
Wahid Hamid,
wedding,
Youssra
Arabian Adventure (1979) Scene
Arabian Adventure
FANTASTIC MOVIE MAGIC
Arabian Adventure is a 1979 fantasy adventure film directed by Kevin Connor and starring Christopher Lee and Oliver Tobias.
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An evil magician seeks to gain power by obtaining a magic rose. A peasant boy and a prince join forces to stop him.
Zero Effect (1998) Trailer
Zero Effect
The world's most private detective.
Zero Effect is a 1998 mystery film written and directed by Jake Kasdan (son of writer/director Lawrence Kasdan).
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Daryl Zero is a private investigator. Along with his assistant, Steve Arlo he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Though a master investigator, when he is not working, Zero doesn't know what to do with himself. He has no social skills, writes bad music, and drives Arlo crazy. In his latest case, Zero must find out who is blackmailing a rich executive, and when his client won't tell him, why. The only problem with this case is Zero has done something he's never done before: got emotionally involved. Written by MartianWax
Labels:
1990's,
1998,
Ben Stiller,
Bill Pullman,
blackmail,
client,
Comedy,
Crime,
Drama,
Jake Kasdan,
Mystery,
private detective,
private investigator,
Ryan O'Neal,
Thriller,
tycoon,
Zero Effect
Henry Fool (1997) Trailer
Henry Fool
Henry Fool is a 1997 American seriocomic film written, produced and directed by Hal Hartley, featuring Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, and Parker Posey.
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Garbageman Simon Grim's life of routine drudgery is changed forever when the rogueish Henry Fool moves into his family's basement apartment. Henry fancies himself a gifted writer whose "Confessions" will set the literary world ablaze, and encourages the tongue-tied Simon to express himself through writing. An unlikely friendship develops between the two, and Simon undertakes his newfound purpose with vigor. But when his "poetry" becomes public, it evokes strong feelings in all quarters and becomes part of the public debate. As Simons work becomes ever more widely read, it propels him toward literary iconhood, threatening his relationship with his friend and mentor.
Thursday (1998) Trailer
Thursday
They say the past always catches up with you. This could be the day.
Thursday is a 1998 American crime/thriller/black comedy movie written and directed by Skip Woods.
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The movie opens in a Los Angeles convenience store one late Monday night, where a smalltime drug dealer named Nick (Aaron Eckhart) is trying to decide what coffee brand to buy. His ex-lover Dallas (Paulina Porizkova) and fellow hitman Billy Hill (James LeGros) are getting impatient and tell him to hurry up. Conflicts between Nick and the cashier (Luck Hari) ensue, resulting in Dallas shooting the cashier dead. Though the three attempt to cover up the crime, they are forced to also shoot a police officer (Bari K. Willerford) when he discovers blood on the ground. Written by peter markov
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