Laila Al Amriya (1948)
In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Another person competes with the lover to ask for Layla Al-Amiriya’s hand and proposes to her. The father agrees. Layla marries against her will, falls ill, and the lover recites poems about his lost love.
Director: Niazi Mostafa
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 6, 1948
Cast
- Kouka - Laila bint Al Mahdi Al Amriya
- Yehia Chahine - Qais bin Al-Malouh
- Mahmoud El Meligy - Ward
- Ali Roushdy - Qais's father
- Ibrahim Emara - Prince Ibn Awf
- Hosny Claude
- Reyaad ElQasabgy
- Shafiq Nour ElDein - Isaac
- Rafeaa ElShal - Laila's mother
- Khaireya Khairy - Umm Qais
Screenplay
Production: شركة أفلام الجابري
Country: Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Niazi Mostafa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laila Al Amriya about?
- In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Another person competes with the lover to ask for Layla Al-Amiriya’s hand and proposes to her. The father agrees. Layla marries against her will, falls ill, and the lover recites poems about his lost love.
- Who directed Laila Al Amriya?
- Laila Al Amriya was directed by Niazi Mostafa.
- Who stars in Laila Al Amriya?
- Laila Al Amriya stars Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Mahmoud El Meligy, Ali Roushdy, Ibrahim Emara, Hosny Claude.
- How long is Laila Al Amriya?
- Laila Al Amriya has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Where was Laila Al Amriya produced?
- Laila Al Amriya was produced in Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic.