Said Effendi
سعيد أفندي
“In 1950s Baghdad, a schoolteacher tries to navigate the delicate balance between parenting, community harmony, and personal ethics without violence.”
Synopsis
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.
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Saiid Affendi | Trailer | Restored Version | Directed by Kameran Hosni / سعيد أفندي | نسخة مرممة
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kameran Husni
- Screenplay & Story
- Kameran Husni
- Original Title
- سعيد أفندي
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Aflam Alyom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kameran Husni
Kameran Husni, Edmon Sabri
Albert Oshana
Abdul Karim Hadi
Department Leadership Roster
Kameran Husni
Director
Abdul Karim Hadi
Producer
Kameran Husni
Screenplay
Albert Oshana
Director of Photography
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What is Said Effendi about?
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.
Who directed Said Effendi?
Said Effendi was directed by Kameran Husni.
Who stars in Said Effendi?
The principal cast of Said Effendi includes Youssef El Ani, Sousan Husni, Abdel Wahid Taha, Jaafar Al-Saadi, Zainab.
When was Said Effendi released and how long is it?
Said Effendi was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.