Anwar Sadat

Anwar Sadat

Acting
1918-12-25
Mit Abu al-Kum, Sultanate of Egypt [now Egypt]

Biography

Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat (25 December 1918 – 6 October 1981) was an Egyptian politician and military officer who served as the 3rd president of Egypt, from 15 October 1970 until his assassination in 1981.

Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles

#1Bambi

Drama Series - 1948, 16 episodes as Self

9.0 / 10
Reality

The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods and its statuettes are in the shape of the novel's titular fawn character. They were originally made of porcelain until 1958, when the organizers switched to using gold, with the casting done by the art casting workshop of Ernst Strassacker in Süßen.

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#2The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes as Self - Free Officers Movement

7.5 / 10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia, and the U.S. tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence, and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.

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#3Mike Wallace Is Here

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

6.5 / 10
Documentary

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point.

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#4The Spy Who Fell to Earth

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

6.7 / 10
DocumentaryHistoryMystery

Based on Dr. Ahron Bregman's book, this documentary examines the life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and double agent.

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#5A Dying King: The Shah of Iran

Movie - 2017, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

6.3 / 10
Documentary

On January 16, 1979, the then Shah of Iran, left Iran commencing what became a 19-month odyssey to exile in Egypt, Morocco, Bahamas, Mexico, US, Panama, and back to Egypt again where he passed away. His death had profound consequences for the future of the middle east and the world, yet the untold medical story of the late Shah of Iran has to date remained a puzzling mystery. This documentary leads viewers to the main causes of the Iranian revolution, pursuant hostage crisis, and the state of relations between the U.S. and Iran.

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#6Shahbanoo

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m as Himself

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryHistory

A distinctive documentary that takes a look at the life of Shahbanoo Farah Pahlavi from childhood to the present day. Produced using dozens of rare and lesser-seen films and photographs and narrated by the Empress herself—it not only introduces viewers to her personality, traits, and life memories, but also offers a view of the social, cultural, and political transformations of contemporary Iranian history over more than the past 70 years.

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#7From Tehran to Cairo

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

8.8 / 10
Documentary

A documentary about the latest days of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last king of Iran.

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#8The Shah's Funeral Ceremony

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryHistory

The documentary "Guest in Cairo," (The Shah's funeral ceremony) part of Manoto’s documentary series, delves into the final days of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Cairo, Egypt, using never-before-seen footage. A king who, after being exiled from his country, was abandoned by almost all his friends and allies. Among them, Anwar Sadat, the President of Egypt, was the only one who refused to sacrifice his friendship with the Shah for political gains and deals. While no one else was willing to accept the ailing Shah, Sadat offered refuge to him and his family and appointed Egypt’s most skilled doctors to care for him. After the Shah’s death, Anwar Sadat held an official and grand funeral, showcasing his unwavering loyalty and friendship with the fallen monarch.

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#9Anxiety. Thoughts of an Old Man

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryTV Movie

The director's reflections on the modern politics of the Reagan administration.

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#10Halim

Movie - 2006, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

7.3 / 10
DramaMusicRomance

The film displays the life of legendary singer(Abd Alhalim Hafez) in various stages. Depicting many sides of his artistic and personal life since his early childhood.

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#11The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

Movie - 2021, 2h 15m as Self - Politician (archive footage)

6.8 / 10
DocumentaryHistory

An exhaustive explanation of how the military occupation of an invaded territory occurs and its consequences, using as a paradigmatic example the recent history of Israel and the Palestinian territories, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, from 1967, when the Six-Day War took place, to the present day; an account by filmmaker Avi Mograbi enriched by the testimonies of Israeli army veterans.

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#12Why was Cairo Calm

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryHistory

It begins in the days after Sadat's assassination in 1981 by an islamist cell of army officers. The American media had led an outpouring of shock and grief in the United States at the death of the heroic president. All the western leaders then travelled to Cairo to say goodbye to the man who had courageously changed the course of history. But then they found that practically no Egyptians turned up to the funeral. And the western politicians and the American TV reporters couldn't understand why. The documentary tries to find the answer.

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