Laila Al Amriya

Laila Al Amriya

1948 · 110 min · ★ 9.0

In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Another person competes with the lover to ask for Layla Al-Amiriya’s hand and proposes to her. The father agrees. Layla marries against her will, falls ill, and the lover recites poems about his lost love.

Directed by Niazi Mostafa · Written by Niazi Mostafa

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Kouka Laila bint Al Mahdi Al Amriya
Yehia Chahine Qais bin Al-Malouh
Mahmood Al-Meleji Ward
Ali Roushdy Qais's father
Ibrahim Emara Prince Ibn Awf
Hosny Claude
Reyaad ElQasabgy
Shafiq Nour ElDein Isaac
Rafeaa ElShal Laila's mother
Khaireya Khairy Umm Qais

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