1978
6.7 (3 votes)
2h 10m
Genres
Drama
History
Music
Production Companies
أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه)
Shafiqa and Metwally (شفيقة ومتولي)
Overview
The authorities summon many young men for forced labor in the Suez Canal, so Metwally leaves his sister Shafiqa alone with their old grandfather, whereupon Shafiqa is forced to succumb to the temptations of Diab, the district chief's son. As their sinful relationship is revealed, she is forced to leave for Asyut, where she becomes the mistress of Al Tarabishi, the supplier of slaves.
Key Crew
Writer: Shawky Abdel Hakim
Director of Photography: Mohsen Nasr, Abdel Halim Nasr
Producer: Youssef Chahine
Director: Ali Badrakhan
Screenplay: Salah Jahin
