Women Who Loved Cinema (2002)

Cast

• Nadia Wassef - Self
• Kamal Abul Ela - Self
• Amina Rizk - Self
• Youssef Chahine - Self
• Nader Galal - Self
• Samir Farid - Self
• Kamla Abu Zekry - Self
• Hala Khalil - Self
• Ahmad Fouad - Self

Screenplay

• Marianne Khoury

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women Who Loved Cinema about?

Six strong-willed women whose adventurous streak changed the face of film industry in early twentieth century Egypt – a time when the country was, despite the liberal ripples, still steeped in conservative tradition. The film shows how these women, different as they were in class and social background, broke taboos and dismissed conventional wisdom to fulfill their overpowering passion for filmmaking. Women Who Loved Cinema takes us to the past and brings us, seamlessly, to the present day. Aziza ... Fatema ... Behidja ... Amina ... Assia … Mary... theirs is a story that will remain indelibly etched in the memory of Egyptian cinema.

Who directed Women Who Loved Cinema?

Women Who Loved Cinema was directed by Marianne Khoury.

Who stars in Women Who Loved Cinema?

Women Who Loved Cinema stars Nadia Wassef, Kamal Abul Ela, Amina Rizk, Youssef Chahine, Nader Galal, Samir Farid.

How long is Women Who Loved Cinema?

Women Who Loved Cinema has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).

What genre is Women Who Loved Cinema?

Women Who Loved Cinema is a Documentary film.

Where was Women Who Loved Cinema produced?

Women Who Loved Cinema was produced in Egypt.