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Life is a comedy novel

  • 1966
  • 2h 13m

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.

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Medhat Morsiخالد
  • Sohair El Barooniعلوية
  • Youssef Daoudحامد / حاصد
  • Laila Mukhtarصحفية
  • Ali Naguibمدير الفرقة والمخرج
  • عبدالله علىؤلشد + رايد
  • محمد دسوقيعم خميس
  • محمد الشبرارىالملقن

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