Barsoum Looking for a Job (1923)
It is the story of two friends, one a Muslim, Sheik Metwalli, and the other a Coptic Christian, Barsoum, both unemployed, suffering from hunger, and competing for a job in a bank. When the bank’s director mistakes them for wealthy businessmen, he takes them to his home for a lavish lunch. But upon learning their actual status, he chases them out of the house. At the film’s conclusion, as the two friends rest on the sidewalk absorbing their long-overdue meal, they are arrested by a policeman.
Director: Mohamed Bayoumi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1923
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Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Mohamed Bayoumi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barsoum Looking for a Job about?
- It is the story of two friends, one a Muslim, Sheik Metwalli, and the other a Coptic Christian, Barsoum, both unemployed, suffering from hunger, and competing for a job in a bank. When the bank’s director mistakes them for wealthy businessmen, he takes them to his home for a lavish lunch. But upon learning their actual status, he chases them out of the house. At the film’s conclusion, as the two friends rest on the sidewalk absorbing their long-overdue meal, they are arrested by a policeman.
- Who directed Barsoum Looking for a Job?
- Barsoum Looking for a Job was directed by Mohamed Bayoumi.
- Who stars in Barsoum Looking for a Job?
- Barsoum Looking for a Job stars Adel Hameed, Bishara Wakim, Fawzi Mounib, Fardous Hassan, Victoria Kohin, Sayed Mustafa.
- How long is Barsoum Looking for a Job?
- Barsoum Looking for a Job has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Barsoum Looking for a Job?
- Barsoum Looking for a Job is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Barsoum Looking for a Job produced?
- Barsoum Looking for a Job was produced in Egypt.