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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
DirectorEssa Karama
WritersEssa Karama
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsShahr Asal Basal
About Shahr Asal Basal
Ismael (Ismail Yassin) loves his neighbor Samia (Kariman), who live in a popular neighborhood in the city of Tanta. Ismael submits her sermon, but her mother Sharbat Hanem (Mary Munib) refuses to marry at first, then agrees to it later. The couple travel to Cairo to enjoy the honeymoon, but it surprises him that his mother-in-law has been hit by them, and the situation continues when Ismail tries to get rid of his mother-in-law and enjoy the honeymoon.
Directed by Essa Karama, Shahr Asal Basal leans on a strong ensemble — Ismail Yasseen, Mary Moneib, Kariman — 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 1960.
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