

Yacout
1934-03-23 · 80 min · ★ 6.6
The film is an Egyptian adaptation of a play by Marcel Pagnol, transposed into an Egyptian and Arab context. It follows the story of a shy, naive professor who allows himself to be exploited by an aristocrat or influential figures—depending on the interpretation—in a gambling scheme or a con. As the plot unfolds, the professor undergoes a moral transformation, coming to accept and eventually adopt behaviors that were initially alien to his nature. The narrative explores two central themes: the temptation of corruption and the clash of cultural codes—specifically between Western culture and the Arab/Cairene society depicted in the film.
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- Directors
- Naguib ElRihani, Willy Rozier
- Production companies
- Orient Films
- Countries
- Egypt, France
- Status
- Released
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Naguib ElRihaniياقوت أفندي / Yacout
Edmond Tuimaسالم أفندي
Badiea Khairyالحاج حسن بن صوير
Aimée Provenceرودي إريكسونTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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