Two wives, one casino, and a love letter that launches chaos — 1945 Cairo style.
Aziza and Sharifa are two friends. They are married to the two friends, Aziz and Refaat. Aziza suspects her husband's behavior, and her friend supports this suspicion. They concoct a plan. Sharifa sends an unsigned love letter to Aziz Pasha and sets him up on a date in the casino.
Acting
Samia Gamal's screen presence commands every frame.
Costume
1940s Cairo glamour in stunning black and white.
Direction
Madkoor balances farce with genuine social observation.
Director
Gamal Madkoor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Samia Gamal was Egypt's most iconic belly dancer; this rare dramatic role showcases her versatility beyond performance.
Most prints were considered lost until a partial restoration surfaced in 2010s film archives.
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