The comedy film “Barshama” (The Cheat Sheet) delivered a powerhouse performance at the box office on Saturday, the second day of Eid al-Fitr, securing the top spot with 19 million Egyptian pounds in daily revenue and 147,500 tickets sold. Box office revenuesWithin just 73 hours of its release, the film’s total earnings jumped to LE 33,845,000, supported by a total of 255,500 admissions. Star-studded cast and productionThe ensemble comedy features Hesham Maged, Reham Abdel Ghafour, Bassem Samra, Mostafa Gharib, and Hatem Salah. A satirical look at exam chaosThe plot unfolds during a high school Arabic language equivalency exam. Through absurd schemes and escalating mayhem, the exam room transforms into a comedic disaster, satirizing the pressures and desperation surrounding the national education system.

Source: Egypt Independent March 22, 2026 16:38 UTC