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Shafiqa and Metwally

Shafiqa and Metwally

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 27, 1978

Runtime

2h 10m

Genres

Drama, History

User Score

67%

Original Title

شفيقة ومتولي

Production Companies

MISR International Films

Director

Ali Badrakhan

Description

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.