Said Effendi
"In 1950s Baghdad, a schoolteacher tries to navigate the delicate balance between parenting, community harmony, and personal ethics without violence."
Overview
An Iraqi film follows the story of the teacher, Said, as he moves from one house to another, eventually settling in the home of Azzat, a neighboring coffee seller. The film unveils the hypocrisy of the neighborhood residents who conceal malicious intentions and feign love, all the while observing signs of neglect permeating the area. When the owner of the house requests Said to leave, the residents vehemently oppose his departure. They unite against the homeowner, sparking a confrontation between Said's son and Azzat's sons, ultimately prompting Said's son to seek revenge.
About Said Effendi (1957)
Released in 1957, Said Effendi is a feature film from Compagnie Aflam Alyom (Iraq). It was directed by Kameran Husni and written by Kameran Husni. The cast is led by Youssef El Ani, Sousan Husni, Abdel Wahid Taha, Jaafar Al-Saadi and Zainab. With a runtime of 1h 26m, the film averages 9.3/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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