الإرهاب و الكباب
Terrorism and Kebab (1992)
Terrorism and Kebab (1992)
The chaos reverberating throughout the black comedy Terrorism and Kebab ends when Ahmed, an ordinary man played by mega-star Adel Emam, risks his life in order to regain his dignity, negotiating for his rights, as well as rights of all Egyptian citizens, at the Mogamma el Tahrir government building in Cairo. With every rewatch, the value of the film increases: you root for Ahmed and his compatriots as they take injustice into their own hands, and yearn for the moment where everyday citizens have the chance to change their circumstances and negotiate with power. Like Ahmed, you gaze at Tahrir Square at the end of the film with a smile of longing, and alongside him, return to a daily life riddled with struggle and hardship, with the satisfaction of knowing that you tasted freedom, even if it did not last long. — HOSAM FAHMY
Country of Origin: Egypt
Run Time: 1h 45m
Language: Arabic
Rank in the list: 68th
Genre(s): Drama Crime Comedy Action
Synopsis
In Cairo’s colossal government building, the Mogamma, Ahmed (Adel Imam) sets out to transfer his children’s school papers but finds himself trapped in endless bureaucracy and frustration. A scuffle with a clerk escalates into chaos, and Ahmed accidentally seizes a guard’s rifle, sparking panic that turns him into a mistaken hostage-taker. Joined by misfits including Hind (Yousra), a prostitute, he negotiates with the authorities, demanding kebab for all—a symbolic protest against a society crushed by impossible dreams. As commandos prepare to storm the building, Ahmed slips away unnoticed among the crowd, leaving the government forces to find the Mogamma completely empty.
Notable Cast and Crew
Sherif Arafa
Director
Adel Emam
Cast (Ahmed)
Youssra
Cast (Hind)
Kamal El-Shinnawi
Cast (Minister of Interior)
