Esma'il yas lel-bi

How to mime it

1. Start with the film sign: crank an old movie camera beside your ear.
2. Hold up 3 fingers: the Arabic title has 3 words.
3. For each word, show its number, then tap fingers on your forearm for the syllables.
4. Stuck? It is from the 1950s; point back over your shoulder for "old".

Syllables (approx.)

1. 1. Esma'il · 2
2. 2. yas · 1
3. 3. lel-bi · 2

Syllable counts are estimates.