Om Hashim's Lamp
This 1968 film adaptation of Yahya Haqqi's 1943 novel "The Lamp of Om Hashem" explores the liminal space between the modern and traditional worlds. Set in one of Cairo's densely-populated neighborhoods, Sayyida Zeinab, the film showcases beautiful scenes from city life.
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Om Hashim's Lamp
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 4, 1968
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
User Score
65%
Original Title
قنديل أم هاشم
Director
Kamal Atteya
Description
This 1968 film adaptation of Yahya Haqqi's 1943 novel "The Lamp of Om Hashem" explores the liminal space between the modern and traditional worlds. Set in one of Cairo's densely-populated neighborhoods, Sayyida Zeinab, the film showcases beautiful scenes from city life.
Cast
Crew
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