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Khan El-Khalili

1966·Movie
1h 55min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Ahmed is forced to interrupt his studies in order to support his family and for his younger brother (Rushdi) to continue his studies. He moves his family to the Khan Al-Khalili neighborhood, meets the residents of the Khan, and gets to know more about the teacher, Nono, who lives his life up and down. Rushdie continues his studies despite the frivolous life of entertainment he lives, and Rushdie becomes the only thing that Ahmed has achieved in his life.
Egyptian Social DramaFamily SacrificeBrotherly BondNeighborhood LifeBittersweet NarrativeCharacter StudyHistorical RealismMelancholicHuman Condition

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Khan El-Khalili worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Khan El-Khalili?

1 h 55 min

Khan El-Khalili runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Khan El-Khalili in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Egypt.