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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorHasan El-Saifi
Writersسلامة حسن
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsQesma W Nasib
About Qesma W Nasib
A university girl wants to get married, but she fails both times she gets engaged for various reasons. Dr. Rajaee’s circumstances prevent him from hastening his marriage to Sally. At the same time, the worker Firdous gets engaged to Ashour, the car mechanic. The family covets Ashour, who fulfills all her needs for Firdous. Sally separates from Rajai succeeds in wooing Ashour.
Directed by Hasan El-Saifi, Qesma W Nasib leans on a strong ensemble — Hesham Selim, Sabrien, Saeed Saleh — 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 screen titles of 1990.
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