This 1968 film adaptation of Yahya Haqqi's 1943 novel "The Lamp of Om Hashem" explores the liminal space between the modern and traditional worlds. Set in one of Cairo's densely-populated neighborhoods, Sayyida Zeinab, the film showcases beautiful scenes from city life.
| Title | Om Hashim's Lamp |
|---|---|
| Year | 1968 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Country | Egypt |
| Studio | |
| Cast | Shoukry Sarhan, Samira Ahmed, Abdel Warith Assir, Amina Rizk, Salah Mansour, Magda El Khatib |
| Crew | Mohsen Sarhan (Executive Producer), Fouad El-Zahry (Music), Yahya Hakki (Novel), Kamal Atteya (Director), Sabry Moussa (Screenplay), Hussein Afify (Editor) |
| Keyword | black and white |
| Release | Nov 04, 1968 |
| Runtime | 105 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 6.50 / 10 by 2 users |
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