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Abu Janti (King of taxi/ King of lancer), is a 2010 Syrian series, and starring Samer Al Masri, Ayman Reda, Andre Skaf. running for 2 seasons.
Abu Janti is a Syrian black comedy series written by and starring Samer El Masri, who first brought the character to life in a beloved sketch on the Spotlight show in 2003. Abu Janti, self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer," drives a Damascus taxi that doubles as a confessional, a comedy stage, and a mirror held up to the city itself. Each episode introduces a new passenger with a distinct story, and Abu Janti — constitutionally incapable of minding his own business — invariably gets involved. Funny, sharp, and occasionally heartbreaking, the series uses the intimate space of a taxi cab to deliver an affectionate yet unflinching portrait of everyday life in Damascus.
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