# His Excellency the Minister (2002)

> A mistaken ministerial appointment propels an ordinary man into a surreal, corrupting ascent through Egyptian politics.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/271438

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Samir Seif
- Cast: Ahmed Zaki, Lebleba, Yousra, Omar Al-Hariri, Mimi Gamal, Ahmed Akl, Tamer Abdelmonem, Hesham Abdel Hamid
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0355715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sardonic, surreal, uneasy, political film night, arabic cinema exploration

## Synopsis

A comedic exploration of power and its absurdities through the eyes of an accidental minister.

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