An Egyptian engineer invents love, loses love, and probably invents chaos in between.
Mahmood, an engineer, receives support from his lover, Aisha, as he attempts to make an invention. But things take an unexpected turn when a group kidnaps her to get hold of his creation. Directo
Acting
Mohamed Sobhi's theatrical panic attacks are unmatched.
Production
Peak 80s Cairo aesthetic: smoke, neon, and questionable wiring.
Writing
Invention MacGuffin so vague it could be a toaster or WMD.
Director
Ahmed Yassine
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ahmed Yassine directed this during peak Egyptian comedy boom when studios churned out genre hybrids monthly.
The 'kidnapped girlfriend' trope here parodies serious thrillers of the era, making chaos out of suspense clichés.
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