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Life is a comedy novel

Life is a comedy novel

Original Title: الدنيا رواية هزلية

  • Film
  • 1966
  • 2h 13m
  • Released

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 monot…

  • Directing حسين جمعةجلال غنيم
  • Writing توفيق الحكيم
  • Starring مدحت مرسيSohair El BarooniYoussef Daoud
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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.

مسرحيات زمان: الدنيا رواية هزلية .. توفيق الحكيم

Life is a comedy novel
مدحت مرسي خالد
Sohair El Barooni علوية
Youssef Daoud حامد / حاصد
ليلى مختار صحفية
علي نجيب مدير الفرقة والمخرج
عبدالله على ؤلشد + رايد
محمد دسوقي عم خميس
محمد الشبرارى الملقن
محمد بدوي الصحقى
  • Directing حسين جمعةجلال غنيم
  • Writing توفيق الحكيم
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