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Release Year1998
Runtime3h 45m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
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DirectorMohamed Abdelaziz
WritersYoussef Maaty
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBahloul in Istanbul
About Bahloul in Istanbul
It follows the exploits of the young man Bahloul, who tries in various ways to travel to Turkey, and is exposed to many comedic situations and mishaps.
Directed by Mohamed Abdelaziz, Bahloul in Istanbul leans on a strong ensemble — Sameer Ghanem, Elham Shahein, Gehan Nasr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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