Life is a comedy novel (1966)

• Drama

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.

Release date

January 1, 1966

Runtime

2h 13m

Language

Arabic

Director

Hussein Gomaa, Jalal Ghunaim

Status

Released