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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
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DirectorHelmy Halim
Writersفاروق القاضي, Youssry Hakim
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOushaq El Hayah
About Oushaq El Hayah
Ahmed returns from abroad after studying music and finds Mona, the daughter of the wealthy man who adopted him, waiting for him after his great success. He proposes to her, but the wealthy man refuses, due to the social differences between them. Under pressure from the Pasha, Mona marries the son of the Pasha's friend, which breaks Ahmed's heart and he decides to marry Zizi, the heroine of the band, to overcome his love for Mona. At the same time, he tortures himself and does not know that Mona was paralyzed when she tried to catch up with him on her wedding night.
Directed by Helmy Halim, Oushaq El Hayah leans on a strong ensemble — Nadia Lotfi, Youssef Wahby, Mahmoud El Meligy — 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 1971.
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