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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama
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DirectorIsmail Hassan
WritersIsmail Hassan
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsKwm Alshaqafa
About Kwm Alshaqafa
In the area of Kom El Shoqafa, located in the city of Alexandria, a murder takes place, in which a merchant working in the field of grain dies, and after his death, his daughter takes over the management of his business and his own grain stores. At the same time, the daughter tries to find out the identity of the killer, and suspicions hover around several people, including a vegetable trader who lives in the same area, a businessman admires the murdered merchant's daughter.
Directed by Ismail Hassan, Kwm Alshaqafa leans on a strong ensemble — Shahira, Saeed Saleh, Samy El Adl — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1986.
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