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Besht Al-Modeer 1995

230 min📅 1995-01-01

In the 1995 comedy classic *Besht Al-Modeer*, director Najaf Jamal crafts a sharp satire about institutional corruption and power struggles within a mismanaged government department.

Director: Najaf Jamal

Cast

Abdullrahman Al-Aqel
Abdullrahman Al-Aqel
Tariq Al-Ali
Tariq Al-Ali
Entesar Alsharah
Entesar Alsharah
Mohamed ElAjaime
Mohamed ElAjaime
Abd Al-Nasser Darweesh
Abd Al-Nasser Darweesh
Khaled Al-Aqrouqa
Khaled Al-Aqrouqa
Abdulaziz Jassim
Abdulaziz Jassim
Abbas Murad
Abbas Murad
Ahmad Al-Faraj
Ali Al-Farhan
Ali Al-Farhan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Besht Al-Modeer* (1995) about?

*Besht Al-Modeer* follows a government department drowning in corruption, where a trusted manager's staff manipulates the system until a new leader arrives—only to face identical chaos. The story highlights how systemic dysfunction persists despite change, blending satire with absurdist humor.

Who directed *Besht Al-Modeer*?

Najaf Jamal directed this 1995 comedy, known for his sharp, satirical take on institutional corruption.

Who stars in *Besht Al-Modeer*?

The film stars Abdullrahman Al-Aqel, Tariq Al-Ali, Entesar Alsharah, Mohamed ElAjaime, and Abd Al-Nasser Darweesh in lead roles.

Is *Besht Al-Modeer* (1995) worth watching?

If you enjoy dark comedies with biting social commentary, *Besht Al-Modeer* delivers plenty of laughs and sharp observations. Its extended runtime may test patience, but the satirical edge keeps it engaging. A cult classic for fans of Gulf cinema.

How long is *Besht Al-Modeer*?

*Besht Al-Modeer* runs for 230 minutes, offering an immersive (and occasionally exhausting) dive into its bureaucratic satire.

About Besht Al-Modeer (1995) — A Comedy That Exposes Bureaucratic Chaos

In the 1995 comedy classic *Besht Al-Modeer*, director Najaf Jamal crafts a sharp satire about institutional corruption and power struggles within a mismanaged government department. The film follows the chaotic reign of a corrupt manager whose blind trust in his staff leads to systemic decay, until a new manager takes over—only to find the same rotten system intact. As the cycle of deceit continues, the staff's unchecked greed and manipulation create a pressure-cooker atmosphere ripe for laughs and reflection.

With stellar performances from Abdullrahman Al-Aqel, Tariq Al-Ali, and Entesar Alsharah, *Besht Al-Modeer (1995)* blends biting humor with a biting critique of bureaucracy. Jamal's direction delivers a rollercoaster of absurd situations, where trust is a liability and corruption thrives under the guise of normalcy. The film's extended runtime (230 minutes) mirrors the endless red tape it lampoons, making it a cult favorite for those who love dark comedies with a side of social commentary.