Who directed Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth?

Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth was directed by Mohamed El-Naggar.

Who stars in Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth?

Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth stars Hani Ramzy, Maged El Kedwany, Youssef Daoud.

How long is Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth?

Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth has a runtime of 105 minutes.

Which country is Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth from?

Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth is a production from Egypt.

MovieMay 13, 2001Egypt105 min

Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth

Name: Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2001-05-13
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 4.0
Cast: Hani Ramzy, Maged El Kedwany, Youssef Daoud, Abdallah Farghaly, Salwa Othman

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Upper-Egyptian Back & Forth, is a 2001 Egyptian movie, directed by Mohamed El-Naggar, and starring Hani Ramzy, Maged El Kedwany, Youssef Daoud. with a runtime of 105 minutes.

Overview

Upper-Egyptian Back and Forth is an Egyptian comedy film that centers on Fadl, a history teacher working in Cairo, unaware that his father — the mayor of El-Bahnasawi in Upper Egypt — is secretly partnering with the local Sheikh El-Khafr to loot ancient tombs and sell their contents to antiquities-smuggling gangs. When the two partners fall out and the sheikh is murdered, the mayor becomes the prime suspect, triggering a rapid chain of events that blends broad comedy with crime thriller elements. The film offers a satirical portrait of the contradictions between rural tradition and urban cunning.

Last updated: June 23, 2026