A wedding night murder and a cop who falls for the widow—classic Egyptian noir chaos.
Maha is a rich heiress whose fortune is being managed by her aunt. When Maha gets married, her aunt gets her lover to murder Maha's new husband in order to keep the fortune. Officer Ahmed goes undercover to get close to Maha and uncover the truth of the murder.
Acting
Nahed Sherif's tragic glamour anchors every scene.
Direction
ElSayed Bedir's shadowy Cairo noir aesthetics.
Costume
1970s Egyptian high-society fashion on full decadent display.
Director
ElSayed Bedir
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Egypt's 'open door' economic policy era, the film reflects anxieties about new wealth and family corruption.
Nagwa Fouad, who plays the aunt, was primarily a beloved bellydancer—her villainous turn shocked audiences.
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