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The nineteen sixties. The whole world is in a strange depression. The Egyptian city of Cairo has not been spared from this depression. Rifat Ismail is a resident of this city. A professor of hematology or hematology by profession. A strange old age is evident on the body of middle-aged Rifat. The baldness of the head and the squatting are proof of that. Although he is dull in movement, his sense of humor is deadly. Since he was a little different from his childhood, he has spent so many years reading books. There is a strong addiction to science. And annoyance at the belief in its non-existence.
Rifat Ismail prefers to explain any strange or supernatural phenomenon from the point of view of science. But why these supernatural events come to him and catch him. As he was caught in his childhood. Then Rifat would go to a distant field and play with his brothers and sisters. One day while crossing the bushes to fetch the ball, he saw a beautiful girl at the door of Al Khaudri's house. The girl named Siraj took them all to the palace-like house and entertained them. Another day, Siraj and Rifat could not be found.
Rifat's sister Raifa came and informed her elder brother Rida. Rida scolds everyone for entering Al Khaudri's house. Because, several years ago, everyone in this house was burned to death. And since then the house has been abandoned. When everyone, including Rida, leaves, Rifat stands on the roof cornice, chatting with the invisible. Everyone begged Rifat to come down. But Siraj called Rifat from the side of the roof. Rifat responds to the girl's call. But the rules. Rifat realizes that the girl does not exist after jumping into the air. Elder brother Rida saved her younger brother Rifat from death in exchange for breaking his own leg.
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Since then, this intangible Dr. named Siraj. Rifat walks behind Ismail. Sometimes he would overturn the cup of tea at work, sometimes he would shake the curtains and shake the window in the wind, sometimes he would laugh out loud at night, sometimes he would scare someone in his family instead of Rifat.
But Rifat is no less. Like Murphy, he has made some formulas in his own mind. For example, the cup of tea has been turned upside down by forgetting the mind and it has created an illusion by evading the eyes, the curtains and windows are shaking in the wind, there is no chance to think of anything different; Throughout the day, the brain is trying to hear the sound of someone's laughter at night in alliance with the mind. But nonetheless, non-existence and supernatural things do not leave Rifat behind. After many, many years, the incorporeal Siraj returns. Rifat senses it, and prepares himself.
The story of the series is quite simple. A realist wants to describe the supernatural in the light of reason and science. The part of science that ordinary people have little knowledge about seems supernatural. But there is a saying - whatever happens is something that happens. In the same way, in this six-episode series, there are six unspoken words or questions along with scientific explanations in six different stories. That's why the series begins with nothing supernatural. And the last is that there is something supernatural.
The story had quite a good depth. In particular, the first episode of The Myth of the House, the fourth episode of The Myth of Nayad, the fifth episode of The Myth of Incubus and the last episode of The Myth of the House: The Return. However, the last episode of these specially mentioned episodes is more like mentioning more specially. The story of this episode is so beautiful, neat and tidy, the satisfaction of watching the series lies in this episode. On the contrary, watching this episode will leave a lasting impression on the viewers. Because, the triangle is a story of love and friendship that has transcended the supernatural and science.
However, the second episode, The Myth of the Curse of Pharaoh, and the third episode, The Myth of the Guardian of the Cave - these two episodes seem to be the main weaknesses of this series. Just telling a story about Egypt is like telling a story about a pharaoh - a lot like that. Nah there is no problem with the myth of the story. But that too is a misunderstanding. The third episode is the same. The main purpose was to show the vast deserts of Egypt and the desert tribes. In these two episodes, immaturity is seen in the screenplay as well as in the visual effects. However, it is compensated in the next three episodes.
When it comes to acting, Dr. comes first. Ahmed Amin who played the role of Rifat Ismail. Ahmed Amin, of Egyptian descent, is a comedian, actor and writer. A 30-second comedy video went viral on Facebook across Egypt and Amin became very popular. Ahmed Amin, who has already worked in a series, has identified himself with the paranormal series.
Impressions are gained in a fluid, global, diffused way. Rifat Ismail, a character in the mid-forties; But his physical and mental old age seems to be in the eighties. What a stagnation in him, what a fragility; And there is a sad sadness all over it. There is also a tendency to be orthodox and sniff. How such a comedian adapted himself to such a strange character is a matter of concern.
After Ahmed Amin, Rajan has to talk about Jamal. The Lebanese-British actress, who played Maggie, is quite lively and spontaneous in her character. Divorced women return to ex-boyfriend's town. On the other hand, the ex-boyfriend's engagement is over. Still, taking care of her boyfriend seems to be Maggie's instinct. That's why Maggie stands by Rifat's Ismail like a shadow in every danger. I like Jamal's performance in Rajan very much. Immersed in character.
On the other hand, Rifat Ismail has got married to his cousin Hawaidar. Piano teacher at Hawaii School. The nature of the period of a little blindness. Rifat just doesn't want to fall in love with Hawaii. But Hawaiida only wants Rifat in her heart and soul. Aya Samaha has played a great role in such a character. What a lascivious feeling he had in his demeanor, in his speech. Everyone's performance in the series deserves praise.
Throughout the series there was a thumping and depressing atmosphere. A creepy feeling came to the fore thanks to the background music. But fear is overwhelmed by the infinite waiting love of this series. Ahmed Khaled Tawfiq tells a great story of psychology in the face of depression. And the creators of the series have made that story very beautiful.
Special Thanks @sabbirrr @wo-photography.
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