Mahmud al-Miligi محمود المليجي

The great Egyptian actor Mahmud al-Miligi passed away almost thirty years ago today. I've included images that span his career below... and above, one of his most memorable scenes, though he speaks not a word of dialogue.

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I just contributed a short reflection on my favorite film, Silences of the Palace, and how educators can use Silences to teach about the Arab uprisings, to Jadaliyya:

http://www.jadaliyya.com/pages/index/3024/films-for-the-classroom_silences-of-the-palace