# Days of El Sadat (2001)

> A sweeping Egyptian biographical drama follows Anwar Sadat from personal ambition to presidential leadership, peace diplomacy, and a violent political end.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17766

## Facts

- Runtime: 166 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Mohamed Khan
- Cast: Ahmed Zaki, Mervat Amin, Mona Zaki, Youssef Fawzy, Esaad Younes, Abdel Ghani Naser, Mokhles ElBehiry, Ahmed Al Saqqa
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289080/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melodramatic, serious, patriotic, historical film night, political cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of a leader's tumultuous journey through war and peace.

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