The Writer (الكاتب)

How did you get in here?

And who allowed you in?

I came to give your item back.

I am sure you will need it in this cold.

Item? What are you talking about?

The foulard.

I can't believe how elegant it is.

How long have you been looking for it?

I haven't lost it, in the first place.

This means you forgot it...

with the deceased Rawan.

Rawan?

Who is Rawan?

Your mistress.

Your mistress who was strangled to death.

And you did it...

with this foulard.

The most expensive foulard in the world.

It is decorated with a diamond of the purest types.

It was hanging from Rawan's neck

with a platinum necklace.

But the diamond disappeared.

It has skin traces from the victim's neck.

It appears that...

the strangling...

was very fierce.

But unfortunately, after committing the crime,

the killer went to a bar,

to make everything seem normal

and to secure an alibi. But...

it didn't work as planned.

Because he...

got robbed.

And the foulard

was stolen.

But this foulard isn't mine.

I'm not an expert in brands.

But I asked and I was told

it is one of the most luxurious brands in the world.

I investigated more,

and discovered that you are their most important client,

and they make you one piece that they never make again,

to make sure nobody else wears the same one.

And it has your initials.

Your first and second name.

GS.

If you like,

I can show you a copy of the last transaction.

That woman was stupid and ridiculous!

She preferred to be with a lousy painter who can't afford food.

She was spending my money on him.

My money!

She robbed me!

Next time...

be careful not to get robbed,

because that puts you in embarrassing situations.

THE MOON GUARDIAN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY THE BIG NOVELIST YOUNIS GOBRAN

DIRECTED BY RAMEH MEHANNA

They ruined my novel.

-I disagree. It is very good. -What do you think, Mr. Younis?

-You did a great job, Mr. Rameh. -Thank you.

-I am honored to work with you. -Me, too. All credit goes to you.

Congratulations, Mr. Younis, on the great movie.

Thank you very much.

-Congratulations, Mr. Younis. -Thank you.

-Congratulations. -Thank you very much, sir.

-Thank you. -Thank you all.

How do you like the movie, Mr. Younis?

I am very happy with it and hope you like it as well,

and I am honored to work with Mr. Rameh.

-Thank you. -It's our fourth collaboration.

-How faithful is the movie to his novel? -Exactly the same. A copy.

You can say it is exactly the same, but this doesn't always happen,

because each director has his own special signature...

-This is true. -...and Mr. Rameh is known for his style.

-He has his own mark on Arabic movies... -Thank you.

-His work is big. -What about the direction?

To tell the truth, the direction doesn't need my testimony. Mounir!

Can we postpone these questions until the press conference?

Welcome and thank you all for coming.

Mr. Younis, some writers fear to turn their books into movies or TV series,

because they don't turn up faithful to the book or appear less creative.

For me, Younis Gobran, if the adaptation didn't satisfy me,

and here, I exclude my experience with Mr. Rameh...

No, feel free to say anything.

...because, in fact, Mr. Rameh is the most faithful director with adaptations.

If I didn't like the adaptation,

I go back to the opinion of the great novelist Naguib Mahfouz

who says, "My books and novels are in bookstores,

and whoever wants to read them and get the pure truth of my literature,

they can buy them... and read."

It is strange that you consider your detective novels real literature,

and as I noticed, you compare yourself to the great writer

Naguib Mahfouz.

As Younis Gobran, I see that...

detective novel is a popular literature that is more than 100 years old.

As you know, there are writers who specialized in writing detective novels.

Me personally, Younis Gobran,

grew up reading this type of literature.

I grew up reading the novels of the great English writer...

-Agatha Christie. -...Agatha Christie.

Mr. Younis, I have all your books and I love your intelligent style

in analysis and suspense.

Your books are more than just detective novels.

On the contrary, I believe they reflect reality

with all its contradictions, and give us the reasons and motives for each crime.

Thank you.

Bravo! Thank you very much.

Thank you for your insightful literary understanding that made you see

another layer...

in my novels.

All should know...

detective novel isn't an insult.

Personally, I think that Hamlet

is a detective play.

A while ago, Mr. Rameh and I were discussing that.

Hamlet has dimensions of...

-A detective story. -...a detective story.

-Dostoyevsky. -Dostoyevsky.

The great novel Crime and Punishment is a detective novel.

Mr. Younis, first of all, it is a great honor to meet you.

I have waited for this for long.

Thank you. What is the second thing?

I have a question and I hope you answer it. Who is Mr. Helmy?

I am Mr. Helmy.

My name is Tamara and I study acting.

I hope that one day I become a star in your movies.

Why not? I hope so.

A question occurred to me just now.

Let's suppose that, God forbids,

there is a crime in reality not in a book.

Who would defend you in that case?

Mr. Helmy, of course.

Yes, Mr. Helmy. Listen, people,

me personally, in my daily life, when I face a problem

and things go really bad,

I see Mr. Helmy in my dreams and he gives me the solution.

Mrs. Azzam.

Thank you so much for coming.

-Wonderful. -I am honored.

-Mr. Younis. -Mr. Azzam, as usual.

You always make us proud.

-God bless you. Thank you. -Mr. Younis.

-Thank you, Jehan. -Congratulations.

Tamara! Hello. How are you?

-Fine. -Great. One moment, please.

Could you please wait for me for just five minutes until I finish?

The place is crowded.

-Okay. -Okay? Won't take long.

-Don't keep us waiting. -I won't.

-Hello Tamara. How are you? -How are you? Fine?

How is your family? All are well?

Mr. Younis, what do you think about my performance?

It was a very convincing and beautiful performance,

and you were a great couple.

-Welcome. -This makes me proud. Thank you.

You are most welcome and I hope we can do that again.

-You are welcome. Congratulations. -Thank you.

Mr. Younis. This is Shady.

-Hello, sir. -Hello, Shady.

Shady wrote a novel and would like to know your opinion about it.

Sure. Okay.

If your time allows of course, sir.

I will try that.

Since this pretty lady is recommending your writing, it must be good.

He didn't show me the novel and I haven't read it.

But he kept asking me to make you read it.

Honestly, I want to get rid of his annoyance.

If you don't like it, tell him.

I am always honest when giving my opinion.

I will tell you what I think and you'll have to accept it.

Thank you.

Bravo.

You must go.

Your family must be worried about you.

I want to stay with you tonight.

You can't stay today.

I have to go to the publishing house in the morning because I have work.

My new book is about to get published.

Get going, honey.

Get ready to leave.

Please, let me stay.

I love it here.

It feels like home.

I feel comfortable here.

Okay, I will get you a copy of the key and you can come anytime.

To your home.

But in the night, you must be with your parents.

Dad.

Your honor!

Mr. Fadel?

Dinner is ready.

The smell is great.

Of course it is.

Your daughter is the best in the world in ordering food.

I have a good taste and know how to order delicious food.

You are like your mother with that.

She also hates the kitchen so much.

She has her excuse. Either the kitchen or United Nations Population Fund.