Cairo Classics · 45th Edition
The Palace Walk
Bayna Al Kasrein
Director
Hassan El Imam
Country
Egypt
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Language
Arabic
Synopsis
The film portrays the life of Mr. Ahmed Abdel Gawad's family during the British occupation and just before the 1919 Revolution. The film explores the character of the patriarch, who deals sternly with his family while leading a nightlife of pleasure. It also depicts his son Fahmy, who joins a secret political organization, and the eldest son Yassin, who follows in his father's footsteps in the pursuit of women.
Cast
Yehia Chahine, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim, Salah Qabil, Amal Zayed, Zizi El-Badrawy, Maha Sabry
Screenplay
Youssef Gohar
Producers
Gabriel Telhami
About the Director
Hassan El Imam was a renowned Egyptian director who passed away, and he received both Egyptian and international awards. His film directing portfolio includes over 102 films. He is considered one of the most important directors in the history of Egyptian cinema. His films were characterized by direct interaction with the audience, and he was given many titles due to his significant successes in Egyptian cinema, including "Director of Masterpieces" and "Maker of Stars”.
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