El majanin fi naim (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, El majanin fi naim is a comedy and drama film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A madman exposes humanity’s insanity. Andeel leaves a mental hospital after 10 years of treatment are over to face the world again. Whenever he reveals that he used to be a mental patient, he is faced with aggressive suspicion, cruelty and rejection. When a shop owner refuses to hire him, he yells that he is the only one with an official certificate that proves he is actually sane. We follow his miserable search for a job and watch situations in which, over and over again, he gets very close to a decent life just before his unrestrained tongue reveals a side of his madness that freaks people out. Andeel is an honest, kind person who’s good at what he does, but people’s uncontrollable fear of madness makes them want to get rid of him and the uncomfortable state he puts them in, probably because of how normal he seems, just like them, yet how crazy he is, like they fear they might be.
Who’s in it. El majanin fi naim stars Ismail Yasseen as Andeel, Rushdy Abaza, Zahrat Al-Ola and Shwikar, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El majanin fi naim page.
If you liked it. Fans of El majanin fi naim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El majanin fi naim (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El majanin fi naim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in El majanin fi naim?
- El majanin fi naim stars Ismail Yasseen, Rushdy Abaza, Zahrat Al-Ola, Shwikar and Nagwa Fouad.
- When was El majanin fi naim released?
- El majanin fi naim was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.