Cast
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Hesham Maged
as يونس عبد الحي
Nour Qadri
as عليا
Shiko
as مجدي تختوخ
Dalal Abdelaziz
as خلود أحمد السمنودي - أم يونس
Mohamed Osama
as عوني
Mahmoud Ellisy
as المقدم عاطف الشعلة
Ahmed Soltan
as شندويلي
Mohamed Tharwat
as المعلم سعد البوهيمي
Bayoumi Fouad
as والد عليا
Sami Maghouri
as الدكتور
Ahmed Mohareb
as كردي
Mostafa Mansour
as هاني
Saad ElMokhtar
as دوعكي
El Sherbini
as الشيف الشربيني
Hassan El Raddad
as بشخصيته الحقيقية
Crew
Director
- Amr Salah
Writer
- Tamer Ibrahim
- Ahmed Mohy
- Mohammad El Mohammady
- Hesham Maged
- Shiko
Producer
- Ahmed El Sobky
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Mama's Boy represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Amr Salah 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 pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, 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 Mama's Boy took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 104 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 152 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1515 individual shots.
- The musical score contains over 57 unique compositions.
- The costume department created over 307 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Mama's Boy shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike New York Stories, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Mama's Boy offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like The Year of Spectacular Men and Spanglish explore similar territory, Mama's Boy stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: June 13, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 44m
