The Treasure: Truth & Imagination (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 157 mins · Arabic

Directed by

Sherif Arafa

Starring

Sawsan Badr, Hani Adel, Amina Khalil, Maher Selim, Ahmed Rizq, Hend Sabry

The film explores a story spanning three distinct periods: the Pharaonic era, the Mamluk era, and the first half of the 20th century. It examines the pervasive themes of corruption and the abuse of power by certain religious figures across generations. The narrative reveals how these individuals manipulate faith and engage in deceptive practices to gain influence and control, intertwining religion with political ambitions to secure positions of authority. During this time, some clerics deliberately distort and fabricate religious narratives to strengthen their standing and maintain their power.