
Nadia loves acting and looks forward to working in cinema. She meets Mona, the secretary of the producer Mamdouh, who introduces her to him. Mamdouh makes her believe that the film's heroine has had a disagreement with him, and because she looks exactly like her, he asks her to complete the film. Nadia discovers the matter, as the actress Laila, Mamdouh's wife, who looks exactly like her, was killed by her brother Saeed in order to obtain the inheritance. Because she was threatening him with a forged power of attorney, Mamdouh exploits Nadia to make Saeed believe that Laila is still alive so that he can take revenge on him. Sami, Nadia's fiancé, becomes worried about her absence, so he informs the police. Saeed arrives and tries to kill Nadia, but things take a turn for the worse.
Directed by Yousef Abu Saif, ِAyam El shar leans on a strong ensemble — Mahmoud Yassin, Aaidah Riyadh, Ali El Haggar — 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 1995.
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