Sargeant Shabrawi
Sargeant Shabrawi

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Sargeant Shabrawi

1982
Movie
100 min
Arabic

Sergeant Shabrawi is tasked to deliver the thief, Zanati, to prison and Zubaida to the mental hospital. In Cairo, the mission gets interrupted, and everyone is forced to stay at one of Zanati's relatives. Shabrawi gets into trouble when Zanati escapes.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Youssef ChahineGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A young Egyptian army sergeant, Shabrawi, is deeply affected by the horrors of the 1967 Six-Day War. He grapples with the disillusionment and trauma of combat, questioning the causes and consequences of the conflict. The film explores his psychological struggles and his search for meaning in a post-war world.

Critical Reception

Sgt. Shabrawi is widely regarded as a powerful and unflinching examination of the human cost of war, particularly from the Egyptian perspective. It is praised for its realistic portrayal of soldiers' experiences and its critical look at the political and social ramifications of the war.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically acclaimed for its raw depiction of war's psychological toll.

  • Praised for its compelling performance by Ahmed Zaki.

  • Recognized for its historical significance and honest portrayal of a difficult era.

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Fun Fact

The film was a significant work in Youssef Chahine's career, marking a more critical and introspective phase in his filmmaking, often reflecting on Egyptian identity and history.

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