(ياقوت)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Egypt,

France

Genres:

Comedy,

Drama

Runtime:

80 minutes

Year:

1934

Directors:

Naguib ElRihani

Production companies:

Orient Films

Actors:

ياقوت أفندي / Yacout

Rody Erickson

سالم أفندي

الحاج حسن بن صوير

رودي إريكسون

Crews:

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Dialogue

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