RESTORED EGYPTIAN CLASSICS
The Lamp of Umm Hashim
Returning from medical studies in Germany, Ismail opens a clinic in Cairo’s Sayyida Zainab district. When his modern methods clash with the locals’ faith in the sacred oil of Umm Hashim’s lamp, he learns to reconcile science with tradition.
| Start | End | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 12:00:00 | 2025-11-17 12:00 | Opera House - Hanager Cinema |
Film Details
Director: Kamal Attia
Countries: Egypt
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Runtime:
Color: Black and white
Kamal Attia
He was an Egyptian director and screenwriter who began his artistic career in the 1940s after working in journalism. He joined Studio Misr and worked as an assistant to major directors like Salah Abu Seif. He directed approximately 25 feature films, notably including Qandeel Om Hashem (1968) and Abid Al-Gassad (1962).
Additional Information
Contacts:
Writers: Sabry Moussa
Cast: Shokry Sarhan, Samira Ahmed, Abdel Wareth Asar, Amina Rezq, Salah Mansour, Magda El Khatib
Production Company:
Producer: mohsen sarhan
Editor: Hussein Afifi
Cinematographer: Ibrahim Adel