Zeinab (1952)
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.
Director: Mohammed Karim
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 1, 1952
Cast
- Raqya Ibrahim - زينب
- Yehia Chahine - إبراهيم
- Farid Shawqy - حسن
- Shahrazad
- Sanaa Gamil - مسعودة
- Naima Wasfi
- Abdel Warith Assir - سلامه
- Soliman Naguib - حامد بيه
- Wedad Hamdy
- Hussein Asar - إمام الحناوى
Screenplay
- Mohamed Hussein Heikal
- Abdel Warith Assir (Screenplay)
- Mohammed Karim (Dialogue)
- Mohammed Karim (Scenario Writer)
Music: Ibrahim Haggag
Cinematography: Abdel Halim Nasr
Production: نحّاس فيلم
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
based on novel or book, black and white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zeinab about?
- 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.
- Who directed Zeinab?
- Zeinab was directed by Mohammed Karim.
- Who stars in Zeinab?
- Zeinab stars Raqya Ibrahim, Yehia Chahine, Farid Shawqy, Shahrazad, Sanaa Gamil, Naima Wasfi.
- How long is Zeinab?
- Zeinab has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Zeinab?
- Zeinab is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Zeinab produced?
- Zeinab was produced in Egypt.