Said Effendi
6.5
“In 1950s Baghdad, a schoolteacher tries to navigate the delicate balance between parenting, community harmony, and personal ethics without violence.”
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.
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Kameran Husni Director · Edmon Sabri Story Albert Oshana Cinematographer
First release January 2, 1957 · Produced in Iraq · Original title سعيد أفندي
Production
Compagnie Aflam Alyom
Production
Iraq
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Original title
سعيد أفندي
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Iraq · January 2, 1957
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
May 15, 2025 · Premiere · Cannes Classics - 4K Restauration
April 16, 2026 · Digital · Festival Cinémas du Sud, 26e Édition, Lyon
Iraq
November 8, 2025 · Premiere
Russia
August 1, 1959 · Moscow International Film Festival
Russia
July 30, 1961 · Theatrical
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