A broken star, a carnival nobody, and one glittering throne of betrayal.
After being severely injured, Nada the show star looks for a new replacement to be the heroine of the band instead of her. She accidentally sees Hasana dancing in one of the carnivals and decides to train her, while the girl who was the candidate to be the heroine tries to get rid of her.
Acting
Sherihan commits so hard you'll believe carnival dreams are real.
Costume
Sequins, drama, and beadwork that deserves its own credit.
Director
Adel Awad
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1990s Egyptian cinema frequently used belly dancing narratives to explore class tension while still commodifying women's bodies.
Sherihan was already a massive star; this role let her play the underdog she never actually was.
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