A Message to the Governor (1998)
January 28, 1998Release Date
A Message to the Governor (1998)
January 28, 1998Release Date


Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Adel Emam
Harfush bin Barquq Al-Rakbdar

Yousra
Inas

Alaa Wali El Din

Alaa Morsy

Salwa Othman
Manal

Saeed Abdel Ghani
hospital director

Mustafa Metwalli
Adly...the antiquities dealer

Fouad Khalil
Amin, Manal’s husband

Khaled Sarhan
taxi passenger

Mohamed Abu Dawood
State Security Investigator

Fayeq Azab

Mahmoud El Iraqi
Sheikh Mashaykh Rashid

Nader Galal
Director

Adel Mounir
Editor

Basyouni Othman
Writer

Modi El Emam
Music

Ahmed Nader Galal
Assistant Director

Bassam Ismail
Writer

Kamal El Hummusany
Assistant Director

Laila Fahmy
Negative Cutter

Muhammad Zain
Executive Producer

Onsi Abou Seif
Scenic Artist

AbdelWahhab Qotb
Makeup & Hair

Samir Farag
Director of Photography
Media.


Details.
Release DateJanuary 28, 1998
Original Nameرسالة إلى الوالي
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 5m
Genres
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Wiki.
Risālah 'ilā al-Wālī (Arabic: رسالة إلى الوالي, lit. 'A Message to the Governor') is a 1998 Egyptian film that blends historical drama with elements of fantasy and social critique. Directed by Nader Galal and starring Adel Emam, the film was well-received upon release for its unique storyline and engaging execution. Alongside Emam, the cast includes prominent Egyptian actors such as Yousra and Mustafa Metwalli. The film is combination of humor, drama, and political commentary. It combines a thought-provoking narrative with a portrayal of two eras.
The story revolves around Harfoosẖ Bin Barqouq Al-Rakib Dar (Arabic: حرفوش بن برقوق الراكب دار, played by Adel Emam), a womanizing knight from the town of Rosetta from the late 18th century. In 1798, Napoleon enters Egypt and attacks the Rosetta region. Following the advice of the locals during the repelling of the occupation, Harfoush embarks on a mission to deliver a life-saving message to Egypt's ruler at the time, Muhammad Ali, warning of impending disaster. However, his journey takes a surprising turn when he is mysteriously transported to modern-day Cairo in 1998. Confused by the strange and fast-paced society he finds himself in, Harfoush's determination to accomplish his mission remains unwavering, driving the plot forward with moments of honest comedy and drama. As Harfoush grapples with the challenges of navigating the unfamiliar world of modern Egypt, he encounters various characters who symbolize the bureaucracy and corruption of his time and the present. Through these interactions, the film explores deeper themes of political and social justice, focusing on the perpetual struggles of the common man.
The film is one of the few Arabic movies involved in a legal case. Novelist Nabil Farouk accused the film's writer, Bassam Ismail, of stealing the story from his booklet, The Mission, from the Cocktail 2000 series. This led to a court case between Nabil Farouk and the film's writer, Bassam Ismail.
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