Laila Al Amriya

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.

Director: Niazi Mostafa

Cast: Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Mahmoud El Meligy, Ali Roushdy, Ibrahim Emara, Hosny Claude, Reyaad ElQasabgy, Shafiq Nour ElDein

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.