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Obsession | Cairo
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed by Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment. Directed by Youssef Chahine. Starring Farid Shawqi, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine in the lead roles.
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Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed by Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment. Directed by Youssef Chahine. Starring Farid Shawqi, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine in the lead roles.
Official submission of Egypt for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 31st Academy Awards in 1959.
Banned in Egypt for 20 years upon its release, due to public demand
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
Debut of actress Nadia Lutfi,
This film has a 100% rating based on 12 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
