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Said Effendi

In 1950s Baghdad, a schoolteacher tries to navigate the delicate balance between parenting, community harmony, and personal ethics without violence.

  • 1957
  • 1h 26m
Rating: 9.2 out of 10TMDB(2 votes)

Overview

An Iraqi film follows the story of the teacher, Said, as he moves from one house to another, eventually settling in the home of Azzat, a neighboring coffee seller. The film unveils the hypocrisy of the neighborhood residents who conceal malicious intentions and feign love, all the while observing signs of neglect permeating the area. When the owner of the house requests Said to leave, the residents vehemently oppose his departure. They unite against the homeowner, sparking a confrontation between Said's son and Azzat's sons, ultimately prompting Said's son to seek revenge.

Details

Writers
Original title
سعيد أفندي
Status
Released
Release date
January 2, 1957
Original language
Arabic
Countries
Iraq

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