Khaberni - Adel Imam topped the scene in Ramadan drama 2026, despite being away from the art scene for years.
Adel Imam's artistic spirit was clearly present in several series that revived the characteristics of his unique school, whether through explicit quotations from his work or visual and dramatic references that took the audience back to the era of "the leader".
In the following lines, "Al Ain Al Akhbariya" highlights the works that featured Adel Imam's characteristics and artistic marks.
In the series "Sawa Sawa", there was a re-employment of one of the famous sentences from the movie "Birds of Darkness", where the phrase came in a contemporary social and political context, making it seem as if the work invokes Adel Imam's critical vision known for addressing societal issues.
The quotation was not just a salute, but it carried a direct projection onto reality, which observers considered an extension of his school in blending entertainment with a message.
In the series "Sohab Al Ard", the events included a scene from the movie "Salam Ya Sahby" within a dramatic context, where the scene was used to express the meaning of friendship and loyalty, in a clear reflection of the human values embodied by Adel Imam in his movies.
In "The King", Mohamed Imam presented an indirect tribute to his father, through details inspired from his movies, including a mask reminiscent of the movie "Al-Mashbouh", and a sign bearing the name of the movie "Al-Hareef", in a symbolic gesture that confirms the leader's impact on the new generation of stars.
The series "Etnen Gherna" revived the classic romantic atmosphere known from the movie "Al-Mansi", where the style of calm dialogue and sincere feelings dominated one of the scenes, making the audience invoke the spirit of Adel Imam even without explicitly mentioning his name.
The presence was not limited to direct quotations, but extended to visual details, such as his pictures appearing in the decorations of some works, or the use of music and atmospheres reminiscent of his movies.
