The Wife Gets The Flat

The Wife Gets The Flat (1985)

الشقة من حق الزوجة

Samir marries his colleague Karima, daughter of his boss, Abdul-Maqsood. When they have a baby, their financial problems begin. Samir buys a cab to cover the family's expenses but Karima is bored by her husband's preoccupation. Nazli, her mother encourages her to ask for a divorce and the dispute over ownership of the apartment begins.

Date of release
1985-01-07
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (7)
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Omar Abdel Aziz

Casting

Interesting facts

The Apartment Belongs to the Wife is a 1985 Egyptian comedy-drama film directed by Omar Abdel Aziz and starring Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Ma'ali Zayed. The film, known for its unique blend of humor and drama, addresses critical societal issues in Egypt, including the socio-economic struggles faced by young couples. It also tackles issues related to marriage, divorce and family dynamics realities. All of them were conveyed in Sameer's struggles with his wife, Karima, and her controlling mother. The movie remains a beloved classic in Egyptian cinema.

Production

The film was brought to life by a huge crew. The story, screenplay, and dialogue were crafted by Farag Ismail, while Omar Abdel Aziz directed the film, with Ismat serving as the assistant director. Cinematography was handled by Diaa Al-Din Al-Mahdi, with Rashida Abdul Salam managing the editing and Adel Shukry working on the negatives.

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