The Lamp of Umm Hashim

Egypt | Arabic | Black and white | 105 min


 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. 
StartEndVenue
2025-11-17 12:00:002025-11-17 12:00Opera House - Hanager Cinema

Film Details

Director: Kamal Attia

Countries: Egypt

Languages: Arabic

Runtime: 105 min

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