Bahloul: The Wisest of the Madmen

Overview

A Syrian historical series about the people of the Karkh district in Baghdad. Among its residents is a man called Abu Wahb, a wise and righteous figure who solves the city’s problems. The caliph intended to appoint him as Chief Judge, but fearing for his faith, Abu Wahb was instructed to feign madness. He then began appearing in public riding a reed, and people gave him the name ‘Bahloul.

Cast

Andre Skaf

بهلول

Abdel Rahman Abu Al Qasim

أكثم الشوّاء

Mohammad Kheir Al-Jarrah

الخليفة

Dhoha Al-Dabes

Mustafa Diab

رئيس الشرطة

Gehad El Zoghby

Qasim Melho

Wadah Halloum

Jirjes Jbarah

جُنَيد القاضي

Mohammad Hadaki