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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes1
DirectorAhmad Al Bendary
WritersFeisal Abdul Samad, Magdi Alkdash
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Door Is Wide Open for Amal
About The Door Is Wide Open for Amal
A married couple, the laywer Amal (Dora) and her veterinarian husband Tawfiq (Sherif Salama), are in constant problems, as Amal is continuing to work in the final months of her pregnancy, which leads to getting her into labor while she's in court.
Directed by Ahmad Al Bendary, The Door Is Wide Open for Amal leans on a strong ensemble — Sherif Salama, Dorra Zarrouk, Ahmad Rateb — 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 2016.
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