Cast
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Somaya El Khashab
as ناهد
Amr Saad
as عادل حشيشة
Wafaa Amer
as نحمده
Hala Fakher
as أم رضا
Amr Abdel Gelil
as فتحي
Ahmad Bedir
as أمين
Ahmed Saeed Abdel-Ghany
as الضابط علاء
Sawsan Badr
as
Sami Maghouri
as زوج فكهات
Soliman Eid
as عبدالحميد
Ghada Abdel Razek
as ضيفة الفلم
Mahmoud Fares
as أحد مغتصبي ناهد
Mohamed Karim
as كامل
Khaled Saleh
as رضا
Sameh El-Sereety
as
Crew
Director
- Khaled Youssef
Writer
- Nasser Abdulrahman
- Khaled Youssef
Producer
- Kamel Abu Ali
- Walid Sabri
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Until Things Get Better examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Khaled Youssef brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2007, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Until Things Get Better took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 125 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 181 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 493 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 1169 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2007, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 17, 2007
- Runtime: 2h 5m