The story of a young man from a lower-class family who falls in love with a wealthy girl. Despite the class difference and the obstacles they face, their love endures, and they must navigate the challenges posed by their families' social disparity and the economic hardships of the time.
Direction
Selim pioneered Egyptian studio filmmaking with German Expressionist flair.
Cinematography
Stunning chiaroscuro lighting that screams 'we have BUDGET now'.
Acting
Fatma Roshdy's controlled ferocity anchors every frame she's in.
Director
Kamal Selim
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Studio Misr's crowning achievement, effectively creating Egypt's national cinema identity during its golden age.
Anwar Wagdi later became Egypt's biggest star and married legendary singer Umm Kulthum — quite the upgrade from playing spoiled rich boys.
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