Khamsa Wa Khmisa

At a glance

Khamsa Wa Khmisa, is a 1993 Kuwaiti play, directed by Abdelaziz Al-Musallam, and starring Khalid Al-Obaid, Mohamed Al-Saree, Mariam Al Ghadban. with a runtime of 135 minutes.

Overview

Khamsa Wa Khmisa is an Arabic comedy film built around Abu Srour, a hapless man afflicted with an uncontrollable evil eye — he inadvertently brings misfortune to everything he looks at. When he visits a doctor seeking a cure, the physician has a surprising suggestion: use the power for good and serve humanity instead. Abu Srour's newfound public role launches him to global notoriety, drawing the attention of powerful world figures who have been harmed by his gaze. They soon conspire to eliminate him, setting off a hilariously escalating chain of events. The film is a farcical satirical comedy that playfully skewers superstition, power, and the absurdity of unintended consequences.

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