“Spirits in the City” Series Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of October War Movie "The Bullet is Still in My Pocket" at the Cairo Opera House

07 October 2024

Within the framework of the Ministry of Culture's 6th of October celebrations, the Cairo Opera House, under the supervision of Dr. Lamiaa Zayed, is hosting an evening of the "Spirits in the City" series, moderated by journalist Mahmoud El Tamimi at the Small Hall on Wednesday, 9 October 2024 at 7 p.m.
The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the October war movie, “The Bullet is Still in My Pocket," in the presence of the sons of the heroic martyr, Ibrahim El Rafaai. It also highlights the important role played by the Egyptian cinema in depicting the stories of Egypt's brave soldiers and documenting the history of the glorious October War.
"The Bullet is Still in My Pocket," released in October 1974, remains an inspiring and motivating cinematic work. Based on one of Ihsan Abdel Quddous’ novel, it is a historical documentary about the October War. The film portrays the tangible reality of the Arab-Israeli conflict, giving us a glimpse of the decades-long battle.
The "Spirits in the City" series is a project that aims to preserve the national memory of Egyptians. It was launched by the "Cairo is My Address" cultural project two years ago in collaboration with various cultural entities.