ياقوت

ياقوت (1934)

The film is an Egyptian adaptation of a play by Marcel Pagnol, transposed into an Egyptian and Arab context. It follows the story of a shy, naive professor who allows himself to be exploited by an aristocrat or influential figures—depending on the interpretation—in a gambling scheme or a con. As the plot unfolds, the professor undergoes a moral transformation, coming to accept and eventually adopt behaviors that were initially alien to his nature. The narrative explores two central themes: the temptation of corruption and the clash of cultural codes—specifically between Western culture and the Arab/Cairene society depicted in the film.

Erscheinungsdatum
1934-03-23
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (5)
Laufzeit
1 Std. 20 Min.
Genres
Komödie, Drama
Regie
Naguib ElRihani, Willy Rozier

Besetzung

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