A fisherman's son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, dies and the young student ecomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt's religious and political elite.
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Actors
- Tawfeek Barhom
- Fares Fares
- Mohammad Bakri
- Makram J. Khoury
- Mehdi Dehbi
Director
- Tarik Saleh
Drama, Thriller
2h 6min
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The great imam collapses and dies in front of his students. It's the start of a battle for influence to take his place.
The great imam collapses and dies in front of his students. It's the start of a battle for influence to take his place.
A fisherman's son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, dies and the young student ecomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt's religious and political elite.
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Cast & Crew
Director
Tarik Saleh
Cast
Tawfeek Barhom
Cast
Fares Fares
Cast
Mohammad Bakri
Cast
Makram J. Khoury
Cast
Mehdi Dehbi