Many popular novels have been adapted for the big screen and started spawning sequels thanks to their massive success. Some of Egypt’s most iconic films are based on famous literary works, including those written by Naguib Mahfouz, Ihsan Abdel Qudoos, and Tawfiq El Hakim among others.
But what about the small screen? Many beloved dramas and comedies which have become staples of Egyptian culture are also based on literary works. Over the years, Egyptian drama has quietly built its own rich relationship with literature, turning novels and short stories into Ramadan classics, long-running family favorites, and socially driven dramas that continue to resonate with us over the years.
These series show how Egyptian novels and short stories continue to live beyond their covers, turning written works into familiar stories that we revisit year after year.
Lan Aeish Fe Gelbab Aby by Ihsan Abdel Kedoos
Bent Ismaha Zat by Sonallah Ibrahim
Ghorfa 207 by Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik
Afrah El Qoba by Naguib Mahfouz
Wahet El Gheroob by Bahaa Taher
Vertigo by Ahmed Mourad
