The 100 Best Egyptian Films That Won Audiences and International Awards

Egyptian cinema is considered one of the best in the world and enjoys a wide spread in both the Arab world and the world. Therefore, we present to you a list of the top 100 Egyptian films, which are considered immortal cinematic works that have made the history of Egyptian cinema throughout the ages. These films have achieved unparalleled success, as attested by critics and audiences, and have won international awards at famous film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. These films were chosen for their deep artistic and human value and their ability to remain alive in the memory of viewers, no matter how much time has passed.

Egyptian cinema, the memory of peoples Egyptian cinema is not just a means of entertainment, but rather a memory for the people and has become an archive documenting Egyptian life in its various stages. For example:

Youssef Chahine's 1970 film The Land presents a moving portrait of the Egyptian peasant and his struggle against feudalism, becoming an artistic document reflecting the suffering of rural Egyptians during that period. The 1991 film Kit Kat, directed by Daoud Abdel Salam, is among the best Egyptian films worth watching. It sheds light on the details of life in the working-class neighborhoods and the Egyptian reality between dreams and frustration. The 1979 film "We Are the Bus People" depicted the cruelty of political detention and the human tragedies it entails. Black and White Masterpieces: The Golden Beginnings of the Top 100 Egyptian Films When discussing the top 100 Egyptian films, one cannot ignore the masterpieces of black and white films that represent the first golden age in the history of Egyptian cinema. Among the best black and white films that shaped the identity of Egyptian cinema are the following:

Life or Death movie where the most famous sentence is (the medicine contains deadly poison). The movie "Love Rumor" and "Lucy, Aunt Fakeha's Son". Ibn Hamido movie. A man in our house, between freedom and life. The Mother of the Bride movie. Three Faces of Love is one of the most romantic Egyptian films . Adam and Eve movie. Abu Zaid Al-Hilali movie. The Three Friends movie. Les Misérables movie. The Bread Seller movie. The 1950s and 1960s: The Rise of Egyptian Cinema This era is considered one of the best Egyptian eras in terms of creative and distinctive cinematic production. Among the best films produced and shown during this period are the following:

A woman's youth movie. The bully movie. I am free movie. A movie between heaven and earth. Iron Gate movie. My Heart's Back movie. Duaa Al-Karawan movie. Dalila movie. Girls of the Day movie. The Empty Pillow movie. Love story movie. Love Street movie. 1970s and 1980s: Social Realism and Diverse Themes This period is considered one of the best periods in Egyptian cinema, as art became remarkably close to the people and to reality. The most important films from this period include the following:

Karnak movie. Sunstroke movie. Strange movie in my house. Dinner Date movie. The client movie. The innocent movie. Return of a Citizen movie. The Wife of an Important Man movie. The movie "Hind and Camelia's Dreams". The movie, My Dear, We Are All Thieves. The movie "The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul's Arrest". The comedy that made joy Comedy is an integral part of the Egyptian people and therefore of Egyptian cinema. Here is a list of the best Egyptian comedy films for an enjoyable evening:

The movie "Teta Raheba" 2012. Marital Cheating Movie 2012. Marriage of Mary movie 2014. Fraser's Campaign 2016 movie. Bank of Luck movie 2017. I'll Buy a Man movie 2017. A Mother's Heart movie 2018. The Suit movie 2018. A Night Here and Joy 2018 Movie. The Secret Men's Club movie 2019. The Washing Machine movie 2020. Some Don't Go to the Notary Twice 2021 movie. The Title Holder 2022 movie. Delivery of the people movie 2022. Masterpieces of great directors Youssef Chahine's best films Earth movie. Alexandria movie why? An Egyptian story movie. Destiny movie. The movie is a mess. Cairo is illuminated by its people. Salah Abu Seif's best films The movie "Determination". Salama is fine movie. Youth dream movie. The Avenger movie. Antar and Abla's adventures movie. Love is a mess movie. Monster movie. The Empty Pillow movie. I am free movie. Atef El-Tayeb's best films Naji al-Ali's film. Escape movie. Anti-government movie. The world on the wings of a dove movie. Death squad movie. The innocent movie. The Bus Driver movie. A woman deceived me movie. Stars whose films made history Faten Hamama's best films Date with Happiness movie. The movie "A Date with Life" is one of the most prominent Egyptian films . The Road of Hope movie. Until We Meet Movie. Duaa Al-Karawan movie. The Open Door movie. Mim Empire movie. Dreamland movie. Ahmed Zaki's best films Land of Fear movie. The innocent movie. The Wife of an Important Man movie. The Egg and the Stone movie. The beginning movie. The Days of Sadat movie. Adel Emam's best films My Wife is the General Manager movie, the beginnings of Adel Emam . A movie of thieves but funny. The movie "Searching for a Scandal". Happy Marriage movie. We are the bus people movie. Bakhit and Adila movie. The Minister's Boy Mahrous movie. Hassan and Marcus movie. Top 100 Egyptian Films Here is a list of the top 100 Egyptian films. The opinions of the most prominent Egyptian critics contributed to creating this list, and they are as follows:

The Determination movie 1939. The Earth movie 1970. The Mummy movie 1969. The Iron Gate movie 1958. The Haram movie 1965. A Woman's Youth 1956 movie. The Beginning and the End 1960 movie. The Bus Driver movie 1982. Ghazl El Banat movie 1949. The movie Al-Nasir Salah El-Din 1963. The Nightingale's Prayer movie 1958. The Thief and the Dogs 1962 movie. The Mother of the Bride movie 1963. Cairo 30 movie, 1966. Something of Fear 1969 movie. A Man in Our House 1961 movie. Kit Kat movie 1991. The Valley of Conflict 1954. The Innocent movie 1986. The Wife of an Important Man 1987 movie. My Wife is the General Manager movie 1966. Life or Death 1954 movie. The Karnak movie 1975. We are the students movie 1959. Night and Bars movie 1973. Whom do we shoot at 1975 movie. Chatter on the Nile 1971 movie. The Return of the Prodigal Son 1976 movie. Why, Violet movie 1993. The movie "He Went Out and Never Came Back" 1984. Qandeel Umm Hashem movie 1968. The Man Who Lost His Shadow 1968 movie. Playing with the Big Boys 1991 movie. Mim Empire movie 1972. Wa Islamah movie 1962. The Nile Conflict 1959 movie. Take Care of Zozo movie 1972. Diary of a Country Prosecutor 1969 movie. Egyptian films on the international stage and festivals Here is a list of the best Egyptian films that have reached international acclaim and major film festivals:

Chaos: Directed by Youssef Chahine and Khaled Youssef, the film revolves around Hatem, an unjust police officer who rules his district with an iron fist and is feared by everyone except for a young woman who stands up to him without fear or hesitation. The film won several international awards, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival . 678: A film about the issue of sexual harassment in Egypt. Its name is taken from the number of a bus, a frequent scene of harassment crimes. The film was screened at several international festivals, including the Sydney Film Festival, the Chicago Film Festival, and the Bergen Film Festival. Microphone movie: starring Khaled Abol Naga and Menna Shalaby, written and directed by Ahmed Abdullah. Sea Letters movie: written and directed by Daoud Abdel Salam. Asmaa: An Egyptian drama film starring Hend Sabry that tells the story of a girl fighting AIDS. The list of the top 100 Egyptian films is not just an entertainment list, but a living testimony to a history of cinematic creativity spanning over a hundred years, and to the major transformations the Egyptian people have undergone, from simple love stories and individual dreams to national issues and profound social concerns. It reflects the image of Egypt, with its joys and sorrows, its victories and defeats, making the viewer a partner in the human experience conveyed in every frame.