| Bolbol Hayran | |
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| Directed by | Khalid Mar'iee |
| Produced by | Mohamed Abdel Ghany |
| Written by | Khalid Diab |
| Starring | Ahmed Helmy Zeina Shery Adel Emy Samir Ghanem |
| Music by | Hisham Nazeeh |
| Cinematography | Ahmed Youssef |
| Distributed by | Brothers United for Cinema |
| Release date(s) | November 18, 2010 |
| Country | Egypt |
| Language | Arabic |
Bolbol Hayran (Arabic: بلبل حيران ; English: A Bewildered Lovebird ) is a 2010 Egyptian film. The Bolbol is both the protagonist's name, and also means "nightingale" in reference to his whistling. The Bolbol can also be a sexual connotation of the male organ in Egyptian culture. The film was originally titled Sab' El Boromba (He Man), but the filmmakers decided to change the name to Bolbol Hayran; stating that it is a better fit for the lead character. The film is a light-hearted romantic-comedy.
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The successful engineer Bolbol (Ahmed Helmy) wakes up in a full-body cast after a mysterious accident shattered every last bone in his body. He is lying in a hospital bed, where he will probably spend the next few weeks, and with him is Dr. Amal (Emy Samir Ghanem), a dedicated physician taking care of his needs 24/7. Bolbol warms up to the perky doctor and shares his story with her in painstaking detail.[1]
His story involves two important girls in his life. The first is Yasmine played by Zeina, a harmonica playing member of a rock band, who he meets and instantly takes liking to. After a little resistance from her, they end up going out, and later they become engaged. Then he meets Hala, played by Shery Adel.
As the owner of a small ad agency, Bolbol first meets Yasmine. At first Bolbol is smitten by her controlling and independent character and her carefree attitude and lack of jealousy until the novelty wears off. Just as his fondness turns into frustration towards Yasmine, in walks Hala (Shery Adel), a submissive, helpless, quiet and obedient girl who is in many ways the polar opposite of Yasmine.[1]
Bolbol spends more and more time with Hala, ultimately falling for her, but at the same time he cannot shake off his love for Yasmine. Both women seem to have something that Bolbol desires,[2]