Alley of The Pestle
زقاق المدق
Synopsis
This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hassan Al-Imam
- Screenplay & Story
- Naguib Mahfouz, Saad al-Din Wahbah
- Original Title
- زقاق المدق
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hassan Al-Imam
Naguib Mahfouz, Saad al-Din Wahbah
Department Leadership Roster
Hassan Al-Imam
Director
Saad al-Din Wahbah
Writer
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What is Alley of The Pestle about?
This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.
Who directed Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle was directed by Hassan Al-Imam.
Who stars in Alley of The Pestle?
The principal cast of Alley of The Pestle includes Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hasan Youssef, Yousuf Shaaban, Samia Gamal.
When was Alley of The Pestle released and how long is it?
Alley of The Pestle was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.