The Challenge

When Huda gets released after killing her traitorous husband, it angers his father, Abdul Qawi who fights to prevent her from having custody of her child. Ahmed the lawyer sympathies with her and they get married while Abdul Qawi wants to avenge them.

Directed by Inas El Degheidy, The Challenge leans on a strong ensemble — Farid Shawqy, Nabila Obeid, Farouq Al Fishawy — 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 1988.