Known for Writing
Tawfiq Al-Hakim (1898-1987) was an Egyptian writer and literary figure, widely regarded as one of the greatest icons of Arabic literature in the 20th century. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he was one of the pioneers who blended Western theatrical art with Arab themes, laying the foundation for modern Egyptian theater. He initially pursued a career in law but soon shifted his focus to literature and theater. His works, such as "The People of the Cave," "The Return of the Spirit," and "The Sultan’s Dilemma," are considered pivotal in the development of Arabic drama. Al-Hakim's style is marked by philosophical depth and symbolism, tackling social, political, and intellectual issues with boldness and originality. He passed away in Cairo, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to influence to this day.
Born
October 9, 1898
Died
July 26, 1987 (age 88)
Birthplace
Egypt
Filmography
26 films


Fifty Years Old Teenager
1996 · 3h 24m
The life of a married 50-year-old doctor turns topsy-turvy when he falls in love with a younger woman and begins to act like a teenager.


Bird Of The Orient
1986 · 1h 40m · EG
The young prosecutor (Nour El-Sherif) experiences what happened to writer Tawfiq al-Hakim in the novel "The Bird of the East" travels to Paris. Finds that the city of Paris in the eighties differs from Paris in the twenties, meets girl next to cinema. Despite the similarity of the events he abandons his beloved relations linked to one of his colleagues. Going through the same experience of the novel "Diary of Vice in the countryside," where he works in one of the villages and the prosecutor investigating the murder.


House of Ants
1979 · 25m · EG
A story of an unexpected encounter between an intellectual man immersed in philosophy and a mischievous spirit who suddenly appears before him. Through their conversations, she opens a door not to the world of mere myths, but to deep questions about mortality, knowledge, and the universe


A Tale Behind Every Door
1979 · 2h · EG
(A tale behind every door) A television movie consisting of four short films, written by the great writer Tawfiq Al-Hakim and writer Katia Thabet, in each film a different problem is presented, and the four films starring Faten Hamama and different heroes, and they are, respectively: (Crazy position) starring Ahmed Ramzi, (I want to kill) starring Abu Bakr Ezzat and Safia Al-Omari, (the respected deputy) starring Ahmed Mazhar, and (guest at dinner) starring Jamil Ratib and Nadia Zulfiqar and Muhammad Al-Sabe, and each film talks about a specific social issue that occurs to a woman, and deals with each What happens to her.


The Quiet Nest
1976 · 1h 43m · EG
Samia (school teacher) and Murad (movie writer) met in alexendria by accident . After they date for sometime ,they get married. their new life together came with consequences they have to deal with.


The Message
1976 · 3h 26m · DZ
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.


The Message
1976 · 2h 58m
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.


Sultan à vendre
1974 · 1h 30m
ORTF adaptation of a work by Tawfiq al-Hakim.


The Woman Who Defeated the Devil
1973 · 1h 54m · EG
Shafiqa is a maid and everyone treats her very harshly, she falls in love with the Mahmoud who loves an actress. She agrees with Adham to give him her soul; to be his king after ten years in exchange for giving her wealth and beauty,


The Song of Death
1973 · 34m · EG
The son refuses to take revenge for his father, so the mother orders one of her relatives to kill her son. She'll know it's done through a song


I Want This Man
1972 · 25m · EG
A woman who believes that there’s nothing wrong with the idea of a woman proposing to a man, goes to a lawyer and tries to convince him of this idea and asks to marry him


El Khouroug Min El Guana
1967 · 2h 5m · EG
Mukhtar is a musically talented individual who is surrounded by bad friends who make him squander his talent. When he falls and marries Annan, she tries to set him on the right path which sets off problems between them. When they get divorced, a repentant Mukhtar tries to get Annan back.


Life is a comedy novel
1966 · 2h 13m · EG
The play follows Khaled, a bored government archive clerk who dreams of escaping his meaningless job. After discovering a book about the transmigration of souls, he begins experiencing different lives. He becomes a scientist, Antony in love with Cleopatra, and a politician involved in a nuclear war. Through these transformations, the play explores his desire for creativity, adventure, love, and freedom from his monotonous life.


Driven from Paradise
1965 · 1h 40m · EG
The dervish Alish dies and is taken in a majestic procession to the cemetery. When he ascends to heaven to be judged, he discovers that the sum of his virtues equals the sum of his sins, so he's sent back to the living in order to test him and decide whether he should enter heaven or hell.


Soft Hands
1963 · 2h 17m · EG
A prince of the former royal family finds himself without a meaningful role in post-revolutionary Egyptian society. Based on the play by Tawfiq el-Hakim.
عودة الروح
عودة الروح
1963 · 2h 5m
A play about a household, where its members gather to restore the spirit of the homeland once again through the 1919 revolution.
الأيدي الناعمة
الأيدي الناعمة
1962 · EG


A Bullet in the Heart
1944 · 2h · EG
Muhammad Karim directed adaptation of Tawfiq Al-Hakim's play. Mohsen is a reckless young man who has many relationships. He meets the girl of his dreams by chance and falls in love with her immediately, but he discovers that she is his friend's fiancée, so he decides to stay away from her, but she has fallen in love with him.