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Adel Emam's best films

The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Terrorism and Kebab (1992) · The Yacoubian Building (2006) · Al-Mansi (1993). (Updated Jun 25, 2026.)

'The Leader' between comedy and politics: Adel Emam's best films according to Al Mashhad, Arageek and elCinema, from Al-Bahth an Fadiha to The Yacoubian Building.

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Top 15

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    Terrorism and Kebab (1992)

    A clerk takes hostages in Cairo's Mogamma building by accident.

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    The Yacoubian Building (2006)

    From Alaa Al Aswany's novel.

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    Al-Mansi (1993)

    A railway switchman over one night.

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    Al-Leab Maa al-Kobar (1991)

    A young man tries to tip off the police about crimes.

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    Birds of Darkness (1995)

    Two lawyers between politics and extremism.

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    Al-Harrif (1983)

    A street footballer, directed by Mohamed Khan.

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    Al-Mashbouh (1981)

    An ex-thief tries to start a new life.

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    Shams al-Zanati (1991)

    A Western-style adventure in the desert.

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    Ehna Btoua al-Autobis (1979)

    Two citizens detained over a bus quarrel.

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    Al-Halfout (1985)

    A social comedy about a poor man.

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    Al-Nom fil Asal (1996)

    A strange epidemic strikes Cairo's men.

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    Al-Irhabi (1994)

    An extremist hides with an ordinary family.

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    Hatta la Yateer al-Dokhan (1984)

    A poor student rises through revenge.

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    Al-Motasawel (1983)

    Black comedy about a naive beggar.

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    Al-Bahth an Fadiha (1973)

    A light social comedy.

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