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Ardh el-Khof

  • 1999
  • 2h 22m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
2.2K
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Ahmed Zaki in Ardh el-Khof (1999)
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A mix between an honored police officer who fight the crimes and a drug dealer in the same person and a confliction in and out.A mix between an honored police officer who fight the crimes and a drug dealer in the same person and a confliction in and out.A mix between an honored police officer who fight the crimes and a drug dealer in the same person and a confliction in and out.

  • Director
    • Daoud Abdel Sayed
  • Writer
    • Daoud Abdel Sayed
  • Stars
    • Ahmed Zaki
    • Farah
    • Hamdy Gheith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daoud Abdel Sayed
    • Writer
      • Daoud Abdel Sayed
    • Stars
      • Ahmed Zaki
      • Farah
      • Hamdy Gheith
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Ahmed Zaki
    Ahmed Zaki
    • Yehia
    Farah
    • Farida
    Hamdy Gheith
    Hamdy Gheith
    • Hodhod
    • (as Hamdi Ghayth)
    Abdel Rahman Abou Zahra
    • Mousa
    Ezzat Abu Ouf
    Ezzat Abu Ouf
    • Omar Elassiouty
    • (as Ezzat Abou Aouf)
    Fathy Abdel Wahab
    Fathy Abdel Wahab
    • Awadh
    • (as Fathi Abdulwahhab)
    • …
    Ahmad Abdulhai
    • Lulah
    Muhammad Abdullah
    Samyah Abdullah
    Muhgah Abdulrahman
    • Drug dealer's wife 2
    Muhammad Abdulsalam
    Mahmoud Al Iraqi
    • Boss Khayri
    Muhammad Atris
    Randa Al Bishani
    • Prostitute
    Khaled Buks
    Mokhles El Behiry
    • Boss Basyuni Abu-Sba
    Safaa El Toukhy
    Sami El-Adl
    Sami El-Adl
    • Boss Sidah el-Manzalawi
    • Director
      • Daoud Abdel Sayed
    • Writer
      • Daoud Abdel Sayed
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews11

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    8regreting_saint

    An exquisite work of art

    An exquisite work of art by the director. Ahmad Zaki was magnificent as usual. Although the movie is set on drug dealing background, it has a very complex psychology in it. The movie discusses deep involvement in fake life matters and the fact that people may believe the lies they had created and doubt their own true life. The movie shows how confused a person could get when he starts to doubt who he is, and how desperate one can get to find himself an identity even if this identity didn't match his real personality. This movie must be watched!!
    10ahmedelshiha

    A Timeless Masterpiece of Egyptian Cinema

    "Ard El Khof" is a gripping psychological drama that delves deep into the complexities of identity, morality, and inner conflict. Directed by Daoud Abdel Sayed and led by an unforgettable performance from Ahmed Zaki, the film tells the story of a police officer who goes undercover in the drug world and gradually loses himself in the role. The film masterfully blurs the lines between good and evil, duty and desire, making the viewer question what truly defines a person's character. With its intelligent script, haunting atmosphere, and emotional depth, "Ard El Khof" stands out as one of the most powerful and thought-provoking films in Egyptian cinema.
    10AmO_MithrandiR

    A tour into the underworld through the a Police-Officer/ Criminal

    Well, if you haven't seen this movie, don't hesitate, do it at once,, this is one of the most important Egyptian movies i have ever seen, it could've been the best but for the limited effects, which could've been a a big drawback if it was not for the brilliant director ( Dawood Abdel Sayed).

    Ahmed Zaky still proves himself to be the most talented actor in Egypt, you can easily see it from the way he looks, he speaks or the way he moves. the script is perfect is shows the real changes in the main character "Yehia", and the world around it,, My favorite scene , is when Ahmed Zaky (Yehia) Discovers that all the time he was sending his information to a mail man, who collects them in his office, doing nothing with them, you can feel all the bitterness and anger through the eyes of Ahmed Zaky, you would even feel it. Again don't hesitate to watch and certainly enjoy that movie
    10mohamedkazzaz

    One of the best movies not only in Egypt but ever.

    This is one of the best Egyptian movies ever made, why is that ?

    Well, here is why: 1. Acting is exceptional from everyone, specially Ahmed Zaki & Hamdi Geth. 2. The story itself and the hidden meaning is great, the more you watch, the more you understand that this is a great story and plot. 3. The soundtrack is really amazing.

    This is truly a masterpiece.
    thabety

    In the land of fear and human contradictions

    Director Daoud Abdul-Sayed builds his drama on the human being, as he introduces to us Ahmed Zaky in different human faces: He is Yehia, the police officer who is in a secret mission in the underworld of drug dealers and he is also Yehia Abu Daboura, the drug dealer who is living his daily life as an outlaw. These different and contradicting roles of one man helped in enriching the drama in this movie.In between, you will meet another major role: Adam, the mail man who used to get the messages or secret reports from Yehia, assuming that he is reporting to his higher officers. Adam is like the person in the middle between Yehia the police officer and Yehia the drug dealer. Yehia tells us during the movie that he/ or the drug dealer became a wealthy man. Still "I made love, without feeling love", he said. When he comments on his divorce from Rabab, he says "I did not have children from her in purpose...my relationship with having kids embodied my double life". "I wanted Yehia the police officer who governs people to have kids, not Yehia the drug dealer" he said. Yehia's relationship with Farida, the engineer whom he first saw in an elevator, is more complicated. He loves her, but their marriage fails. However, she returns to him by the end of the movie, while he becomes a father of a little boy from a strange marriage from the simple woman, Hanaa. It is a movie which will take you to a new adventure, which was well written and directed by Abdul-Sayed with a notable performance from Ahmed Zaky and the new actress Farah. Not to forget the impact of Rageh Daoud's music on this must see movie.

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2000 (Egypt)
    • Country of origin
      • Egypt
    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Land of Fear
    • Production company
      • Arab Society for Advertising & Cultural Production
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 22m(142 min)
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