Women Who Loved Cinema
Ashiqat al-Cinema
Synopsis
Six strong-willed women whose adventurous streak changed the face of film industry in early twentieth century Egypt – a time when the country was, despite the liberal ripples, still steeped in conservative tradition. The film shows how these women, different as they were in class and social background, broke taboos and dismissed conventional wisdom to fulfill their overpowering passion for filmmaking. Women Who Loved Cinema takes us to the past and brings us, seamlessly, to the present day. Aziza ... Fatema ... Behidja ... Amina ... Assia … Mary... theirs is a story that will remain indelibly etched in the memory of Egyptian cinema.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marianne Khoury
- Screenplay & Story
- Marianne Khoury
- Original Score
- Tamer Karawan
- Original Title
- Ashiqat al-Cinema
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, France, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- MISR International Films, Ognon Pictures, Zentropa Entertainments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianne Khoury
Marianne Khoury
Tamer Karawan
Humbert Balsan, Marianne Khoury, Gabriel Khoury
Department Leadership Roster
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Marianne Khoury
Producer
Gabriel Khoury
Producer
Marianne Khoury
Writer
Marianne Khoury
Director
Tamer Karawan
Original Music Composer
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What is Women Who Loved Cinema about?
Six strong-willed women whose adventurous streak changed the face of film industry in early twentieth century Egypt – a time when the country was, despite the liberal ripples, still steeped in conservative tradition. The film shows how these women, different as they were in class and social background, broke taboos and dismissed conventional wisdom to fulfill their overpowering passion for filmmaking. Women Who Loved Cinema takes us to the past and brings us, seamlessly, to the present day. Aziza ... Fatema ... Behidja ... Amina ... Assia … Mary... theirs is a story that will remain indelibly etched in the memory of Egyptian cinema.
Who directed Women Who Loved Cinema?
Women Who Loved Cinema was directed by Marianne Khoury.
Who stars in Women Who Loved Cinema?
The principal cast of Women Who Loved Cinema includes Nadia Wassef, Kamal Abul Ela, Amina Rizk, Youssef Chahine, Nader Galal.
When was Women Who Loved Cinema released and how long is it?
Women Who Loved Cinema was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Women Who Loved Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women Who Loved Cinema was composed by Tamer Karawan.