Storyline
The film is an Egyptian adaptation of a play by Marcel Pagnol, transposed into an Egyptian and Arab context. It follows the story of a shy, naive professor who allows himself to be exploited by an aristocrat or influential figures—depending on the interpretation—in a gambling scheme or a con. As the plot unfolds, the professor undergoes a moral transformation, coming to accept and eventually adopt behaviors that were initially alien to his nature. The narrative explores two central themes: the temptation of corruption and the clash of cultural codes—specifically between Western culture and the Arab/Cairene society depicted in the film.
Cast & Crew
Naguib ElRihani
ياقوت أفندي / Yacout
LeadEB
Emy Brévannes
Rody Erickson
Edmond Tuima
سالم أفندي
Badie' Khayri
الحاج حسن بن صوير
Aimée Provence
رودي إريكسون
NK
Nahed Kamal
الآنسة عصمت
SA
Sherif Abdo
الحاج أحسن / حسنين
AA
Abd Allah Saleh
سرور البربري
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Willy Rozier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Yacout is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
