Zeinab

Overview

An adaptation of Mohamed Hussein Heikal novel. At the beginning of the 20th century, Zainab, a peasant girl, falls in love with Ibrahim al-Khouli, who works on the Pasha's estate. Her father stands in the way of this love and insists that she marry Hassan, a wealthy young man. Ibrahim is called up for military service and leaves the village, leaving Zainab saddened and suffering from tuberculosis, which Hassan's family refuses to treat. Ibrahim returns from military service, is pained by her condition, and tries to help her.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 1, 1952

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic

Countries

Egypt

Production

Nahas Films,نحّاس فيلم

Cast

Wedad Hamdy,Souad Ahmed,Shahrazad,ElSayed Bedir,Ferdoos Mohamed,Naima Wasfi,Raqya Ibrahim,Farid Shawqy,Salwa Sami,Sanaa Gamiland 4 more

Director

Mohammed Karim

Writer

Abdel Warith Assir,Mohammed Karim,Mohamed Hussein Heikal

Cinematography

Abdel Halim Nasr

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0043158