Cast
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Hesham Abdel Hamid
as Fouad
Raghda
as Donia Abdel Razek
Saeed Saleh
as Mansour
Magda El Khatib
as Samia
Mohamed Wafiq
as Kadry Kamal
Abdelaziz Makhyoun
as Emad
ElSayd Rady
as Mahrous
Seif Abdelrahman
as State Security Officer
Saad Ardash
as The Judge
Magdy Kamel
as Ahmed Kamel
Mohamed Sharaf
as Shaker
Afaf Rashad
as The Journalist
Mahmoud El Iraqi
as Moursi
Khairy Hassan
as Television Presenter
Sayed Mustafa
as
Crew
Director
- Medhat El-Sebaiy
Writer
- Medhat El-Sebaiy
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Honorable mention criminal represents a fascinating example of Crime 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 Medhat El-Sebaiy 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 1998, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Honorable mention criminal took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 133 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 34 unique compositions.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1998, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 7, 1998
- Runtime: 1h 40m