Directed by Abdel Wahab Shoky and written by Mark Lotfy and Abdel Wahab Shoky, "The Last Miracle" brings together a remarkable cast led by Khaled Kamal, Ahmed Siyam, Abed Anani, with a special appearance by Ghada Adel.
The story is adapted from the short story “Miracle” by the late literary giant Naguib Mahfouz, and it succeeds in capturing the philosophical depth and subtle mysticism characteristic of his writing.
The film follows Yehya, a forty-something editor who finds himself in professional trouble after misspelling the name of a revered Sufi sheikh.
What begins as a simple workplace reprimand soon drifts into the uncanny: Yehya receives a mysterious phone call from the very same sheikh, who is already dead, summoning him to meet.
This unexpected encounter sets him off on a spiritual and psychological journey where logic blurs, and the boundaries between reality and the metaphysical begin to dissolve.
Throughout the film, the audience is taken on an intense intellectual and emotional voyage, delving into themes of disappointment, despair, mythology, and the contradictions embedded in modern society.
The narrative’s fast pace and dense philosophical undertones keep the viewer engaged, constantly questioning what is real, what is symbolic, and what lies in the space between.
From a technical standpoint, the film deserves the applause and praise it received at its festival screening.
The direction is sharp and assured, while the cinematography is crafted with impressive attention to visual detail, pulling the viewer into Yehya’s inner turmoil with atmospheric frames and striking compositions.
Together, the visuals and storytelling create a hypnotic mood that mirrors the protagonist’s journey into the unknown.
In the end, this adaptation stands as a compelling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
It honors Mahfouz’s original story while offering a contemporary, visually gripping interpretation that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
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