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Release Year1978
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes3
DirectorYehia El Alami
WritersFaisal Nada
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYoung men dancing over the fire
About Young men dancing over the fire
Father Hanafi raised his three sons to be at the crossroads to receive their next life, the great Alaa Mohandes is looking forward to work in commercial projects.The middle Adel is a university student living in a fun life and the daughter Mushira renewed daily through her interest in her study, and connects love between her and her colleague Salah.
Directed by Yehia El Alami, Young men dancing over the fire leans on a strong ensemble — Adel Emam, Safaa Abo El Saoud, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz — 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 comedy titles of 1978.
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