Saify
صيفي
Synopsis
At 40 years old, Saify Muhammed is a washed-up confidence trickster who owes money to everyone, including his ex-wife. Now he is trying his hand at blackmail. The year is 2000; Saify has a dilapidated music shop selling cassette tapes, including recordings of banned Islamic sermons he mistakenly thinks will turn an illicit profit. His sermon supplier is Al-Mahdi, shady religious advisor to the local bigwig Sheikh Asaad Aman, who has a name as a philanthropist. When Saify finds one tape containing a scandalous recording of the influential Sheikh Asaad, he thinks he’s finally in the money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Red Sea International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wael Abumansour
- Screenplay & Story
- Wael Abumansour
- Original Title
- صيفي
- Country of Origin
- Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Telfaz11
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wael Abumansour
Wael Abumansour
Seifallah Ben Othman
Mohammed Alhamoud, Almotaz Aljefri, Alaa Yousef Faden, Ali Kalthami, Chawki Knis
Department Leadership Roster
Wael Abumansour
Writer
Wael Abumansour
Director
Mohammed Alhamoud
Producer
Almotaz Aljefri
Producer
Chawki Knis
Producer
Seifallah Ben Othman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saify.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saify
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saify about?
At 40 years old, Saify Muhammed is a washed-up confidence trickster who owes money to everyone, including his ex-wife. Now he is trying his hand at blackmail. The year is 2000; Saify has a dilapidated music shop selling cassette tapes, including recordings of banned Islamic sermons he mistakenly thinks will turn an illicit profit. His sermon supplier is Al-Mahdi, shady religious advisor to the local bigwig Sheikh Asaad Aman, who has a name as a philanthropist. When Saify finds one tape containing a scandalous recording of the influential Sheikh Asaad, he thinks he’s finally in the money.
Who directed Saify?
Saify was directed by Wael Abumansour.
Who stars in Saify?
The principal cast of Saify includes Baraa Alem, Aixa Kay, Nour Alkhadra, Husam AlHarthi, Osama Al-Qass.
When was Saify released and how long is it?
Saify was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.