85 Genayat

Colonel Hazem, the governor of woman's prison, meets the rich and beautiful Rawia, who lives next door. Their relation grows stronger and she tells him she is miserable with her husband Darwish. The two get arrested for the possession of drugs, and Rawia is sent to the prison where Hazem works.

Directed by Alaa Karim, 85 Genayat leans on a strong ensemble — Hussein Fahmy, Raghda, Huda Issa — 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 1993.