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Sorry to Disturb

Original title: Asef ala el-Izag
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
Ahmed Helmy in Sorry to Disturb (2008)
ArabicPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerComedyDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Hassan, a brilliant aviation engineer struggles with loneliness and depression while trying to design his exceptional project.Hassan, a brilliant aviation engineer struggles with loneliness and depression while trying to design his exceptional project.Hassan, a brilliant aviation engineer struggles with loneliness and depression while trying to design his exceptional project.

  • Director
    • Khaled Marei
  • Writer
    • Ayman Bahgat Kamar
  • Stars
    • Ahmed Helmy
    • Menna Shalabi
    • Mahmoud Hemida
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Khaled Marei
    • Writer
      • Ayman Bahgat Kamar
    • Stars
      • Ahmed Helmy
      • Menna Shalabi
      • Mahmoud Hemida
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Ahmed Helmy
    Ahmed Helmy
    • Hasan Salah Eddin Zeidan
    Menna Shalabi
    Menna Shalabi
    • Faridah…
    Mahmoud Hemida
    Mahmoud Hemida
    • Salahuddin Zeidan
    Dalal Abdel Aziz
    Dalal Abdel Aziz
    • Nawal
    Sami Meghawri
    • Psychiatrist
    Amr Mamdouh
    Ahmed Fouad Selim
    • Director of motor company
    Mohamed El Saadany
    Youssef Eid
    • Flags seller
    Mohamed Sharaf
    Mohamed Sharaf
    • Nasim
    Raouf Mustafa
    Fares Bakr
    Midhat Abu-Saif
    Mohamed Al Swisi
    • Tenant
    Wael Alaa
    • Waiter at Viking Restaurant
    Hamad Almutaani
    • Saad
    Youseif Amr
    • Samir
    Hani El-Sabbagh
    • Seller at motorcycles shop
    • Director
      • Khaled Marei
    • Writer
      • Ayman Bahgat Kamar
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    User reviews16

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    10Abdulrahman_Emara

    emotional

    Realy i swear this movie made me cry for 15 minutes and i think it broke my heart It is moving between comedy then empathy and sadness with Hassan which is having schizophrenia then surprised and happy at the end . please watch it and enjoy..
    10monique133

    One of the best movies

    Literally it is one of my favorite movies ever. Ahmed Helmy gave us a whole new surprise in this one... you will laugh and cry but you will fall in love with Hassan (Ahmed Helmy)
    10msksksg

    Thriller, mystery, Drama and Comedy movie

    The best Egyptian movie ever, I watched it many times, amazes me everytime, never fails to attract my attention, steal my heart. Hope I find more similar masterpieces.

    If you are fascinated by Shutter Island, Sixth Sense and The Others, you will like it.
    9mostafa_zizo

    The Egyptian Legend Ahmed Helmi

    This film is one of the best Egyptian movies in the history, i watch this movie since 2008 till now and never felt bored, it's really amazing movie, love it so much and Ahmed Helmy is super,unique as usual.
    10ziyadabouchair

    One of the best movies in Egyptian cinema

    A great movie from start to end. The amount of Comedy in proportion to the amount of Drama is just on point. Ahmed Helmy played a great character not failing once to deliver the intended feelings. Great secondary characters that could help the scene make your feelings get unintentionally out of you. And great sequence of the plot. Recommend the movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Egyptian version of "A Beautiful Mind"
    • Connections
      Remake of A Beautiful Mind (2001)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 2008 (Egypt)
    • Country of origin
      • Egypt
    • Official site
      • http://www.elcinema.com/ar/work/1010202
    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Sorry for the Disturbance
    • Filming locations
      • Cairo, Egypt
    • Production company
      • Company of the United Brothers Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,449,695
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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