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Abu Zeid el Hilali

1947 · 125 min Drama War

Abu Zayd al-Hilali's son and wife escape and years later, after his son has grown into a powerful and idealistic man, a battle between the two tribes starts. The son fights his father but is not aware who he is fighting. The Banu Hilalis defeat the Banu Zahlanis. Back home, Abu Zayd is greeted as a hero. A huge war then starts with the Zirids, who had abandoned Shiism. The Banu Hilalis weaken the Zirid state and plunder their lands.

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Original Title أبو زيد الهلالي
Year 1947
Country Egypt
Genre Drama, War
Director Ezz Eldin Zulficar
Runtime 125 min.

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Abu Zeid el Hilali is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1947. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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