Remembering Mustafa Metwalli on His 75th Birth Anniversary

Today, August 29, marks the 74th birth anniversary of legendary actor Mostafa Metwali, who died of a heart attack in 2000.

Metwali is regarded as one of the most acclaimed actors in the history of Egyptian cinema.

Born in 1949, in Cairo, he graduated in 1973 from the Institute of Theatrical Art, where he studied acting.

After graduation, Metwali took part in a number of films, the most notable of which were Antar Shayl Sefo and Al Le'b M'a al Kobar, before participating in his most important play, El Wad Sayed El-Shaghal.

This play redrew the map of acting stars at the start of the 1980s.

His cinematic beginnings were modest, even slow, starring in Elosta El Modeer, Al Rakesa Wal Seyasy, Gzert Al Shaytan, and Shams El Zanaty.

However, the talented actor proved to be a star in the making.

Metwali spent several years playing dozens of minor roles before moving on to major ones.

Among his notable works are "Watch Out for ZouZou", "Al-Karnak", "Antar Shayl Sefo", "Elosta El Modeer", "Al Rakesa Wal Seyasy", "Gzert Al Shaytan", "Shams El Zanaty", "Al Le'b M'a al Kobar", "El Mansy", and "Al-Irhabi".