Abu Zayd al-Hilali_
Abu Zayd al-Hilali's son and wife escape and years later, after his son has grown into a powerful and idealistic man, a battle between the two tribes starts. The son fights his father but is not aware who he is fighting. The Banu Hilalis defeat the Banu Zahlanis. Back home, Abu Zayd is greeted as a hero. A huge war then starts with the Zirids, who had abandoned Shiism. The Banu Hilalis weaken the Zirid state and plunder their lands.
Starring
Faten Hamama, Serag Mounir, Ahmad El Beh
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Abu Zayd al-Hilali was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
Abu Zayd al-Hilali's son and wife escape and years later, after his son has grown into a powerful and idealistic man, a battle between the two tribes starts....
Abu Zayd al-Hilali is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 2h 5m.
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Country
EG
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Abu Zayd al-Hilali about?
Abu Zayd al-Hilali's son and wife escape and years later, after his son has grown into a powerful and idealistic man, a battle between the two tribes starts. The son fights his father but is not aware who he is fighting. The Banu Hilalis defeat the Banu Zahlanis. Back home, Abu Zayd is greeted as a hero. A huge war then starts with the Zirids, who had abandoned Shiism. The Banu Hilalis weaken the Zirid state and plunder their lands.
How long is Abu Zayd al-Hilali?
Abu Zayd al-Hilali has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in Abu Zayd al-Hilali?
The cast of Abu Zayd al-Hilali includes Faten Hamama, Serag Mounir, Ahmad El Beh, Lola Sedki, Amina Sherif.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War