Egypt / Aug 20, 1973
Al-Shahat (1973)
Directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa
2h 18minruntime
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Plot
The story revolves around Omar Al-Hamzawi, a lawyer who lives with his wife Zainab and their two daughters Jamila and Buthaina. Omar has many thoughts about life and existence. After his illness, he travels to Alexandria to get out of his depression, but it increases after his return. His orientations change after his return and he becomes a nightclub goer. He also gets to know the singer Margaret and many other women after that. His life changes again towards isolation, Sufism, and reading the Quran.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | الشحات |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية |
| Production countries | Egypt |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 20 agosto 1973 |
| Writer | Naguib Mahfouz, Ahmed Abbas Saleh |
| Assistant directors | Ahmed El-Sabawy, Hossam El Dine Mostafa |
| Budget | 10.000 € |
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