Sahriye
سهرية
Synopsis
In this 1973 theatrical production, written by Ziad Rahbani and directed by Nicholas Abu Samah, the story unfolds in a humble Lebanese village café in search of a new singer. Set entirely within Ahwet Nakhlet el Tineen (Dragon Palm Café), run by the proud owner and performer Nakhle, the play follows his quest to replace himself as the café's main attraction. After a failed audition process, a talented newcomer (Marwan Mahfouz) arrives with a captivating voice. Fearing his daughter Yasmeen's (Georgette Sayegh) growing affection for the young singer, Nakhle initially refuses to let him perform—until a change of heart alters the course of all their lives. The play is celebrated for its iconic musical numbers, including classics like "Ya Bint El Ma'awan" and "Nattarni."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Abou Samah
- Screenplay & Story
- Ziad Rahbani
- Original Title
- سهرية
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Abou Samah
Ziad Rahbani
Department Leadership Roster
Ziad Rahbani
Writer
Nicolas Abou Samah
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sahriye
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What is Sahriye about?
In this 1973 theatrical production, written by Ziad Rahbani and directed by Nicholas Abu Samah, the story unfolds in a humble Lebanese village café in search of a new singer. Set entirely within Ahwet Nakhlet el Tineen (Dragon Palm Café), run by the proud owner and performer Nakhle, the play follows his quest to replace himself as the café's main attraction. After a failed audition process, a talented newcomer (Marwan Mahfouz) arrives with a captivating voice. Fearing his daughter Yasmeen's (Georgette Sayegh) growing affection for the young singer, Nakhle initially refuses to let him perform—until a change of heart alters the course of all their lives. The play is celebrated for its iconic musical numbers, including classics like "Ya Bint El Ma'awan" and "Nattarni."
Who directed Sahriye?
Sahriye was directed by Nicolas Abou Samah.
Who stars in Sahriye?
The principal cast of Sahriye includes Joseph Sakr, Georgette Sayegh, Marwan Mahfouz.
When was Sahriye released and how long is it?
Sahriye was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.