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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
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DirectorSayed Seif
WritersSayed Seif
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSobian elmalem
About Sobian elmalem
The story revolves around three young men who work as boys for the mechanic, Usta Farag. There is Abbas, who loves Batta and intends to marry her, and Hassouna competes with him over her. Ali, who loves Usta Farag's daughter, Ezza. Hamada, who befriends an addicted girl and makes her hunt men. Abbas tries to collect some money so that he can marry his lover, Batta. He tries to sell a car without Usta Farag knowing, who throws him out of the workshop. He resorts to a gang that steals and dismantles cars. Ali approaches Usta Farag about marrying his daughter, but he throws him out of his workshop.
Directed by Sayed Seif, Sobian elmalem leans on a strong ensemble — Aaidah Riyadh, Hassan Hosny, Ahmad Bedir — 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 drama titles of 1990.
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