France / May 15, 2025 / Cannes Classics - 4K Restauration
In 1950s Baghdad, a schoolteacher tries to navigate the delicate balance between parenting, community harmony, and personal ethics without violence.
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
An Iraqi film follows the story of the teacher, Said, as he moves from one house to another, eventually settling in the home of Azzat, a neighboring coffee seller. The film unveils the hypocrisy of the neighborhood residents who conceal malicious intentions and feign love, all the while observing signs of neglect permeating the area. When the owner of the house requests Said to leave, the residents vehemently oppose his departure. They unite against the homeowner, sparking a confrontation between Said's son and Azzat's sons, ultimately prompting Said's son to seek revenge.
Main cast
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | سعيد أفندي |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية |
| Production countries | Iraq |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Compagnie Aflam Alyom |
| Release date | 2 gennaio 1957 |
| Production | Abdul Karim Hadi |
| Writer | Edmon Sabri, Kameran Husni |
| Cinematography | Albert Oshana |
| Assistant directors | Kameran Husni, Ibrahim Jalal |
| Camera operators | Albert Oshana |
| Additional photography | Albert Oshana |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Iraq / Jan 02, 1957
Russia / Jul 30, 1961
Digital
France / Apr 16, 2026 / Festival Cinémas du Sud, 26e Édition, Lyon
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