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Life is a comedy novel

Life is a comedy novel

Original Title: الدنيا رواية هزلية

19662h 13m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1966

Runtime

2h 13m

Storyline

The play follows Khaled, a bored government archive clerk who dreams of escaping his meaningless job. After discovering a book about the transmigration of souls, he begins experiencing different lives. He becomes a scientist, Antony in love with Cleopatra, and a politician involved in a nuclear war. Through these transformations, the play explores his desire for creativity, adventure, love, and freedom from his monotonous life.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 13m
Jan 1, 1966
Languages
Arabic
Director
Hussein Gomaa
Hussein Gomaa
Jalal Ghunaim
Jalal Ghunaim
Production
Alexandria National Theatre
Alexandria National Theatre
Television of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Television of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Production Countries
Egypt

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