Three clowns break out of prison and straight into existential crisis — Egypt's funniest tragedy you'll never forget.
Three prisoners escape from prison, facing many consequences when trying to return to their normal lives.
Acting
The Thulathi Al-Marah comedy trio at their most vulnerable.
Direction
Stage-to-screen adaptation that keeps theatrical intimacy intact.
Director
Hasan Abduselam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Thulathi Al-Marah were Egypt's most influential comedy collective; this rare dramatic turn shocked 1964 audiences expecting pure slapstick.
The title refers to prison food so bad it 'cooks angels' — the film was initially banned for depicting prison conditions too realistically.
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