Assassination of a Teacher (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1988 · 100 mins · Arabic

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Directed by

Ashraf Fahmy

Starring

Shwikar, Sabrien, Yousuf Shaaban, Hesham Selim, Zeinab Wahby, Hamdy Ghaith

The film follows Huda, a widowed mother whose brother‑in‑law plots to claim her late husband’s inheritance and take control of her children. Their clash escalates into a courtroom showdown, while Huda also tries to protect a vulnerable student who is being mistreated by a peer, fighting against the injustice that threatens both her family and the student’s future.