The White Rose

The White Rose (1932)

الوردة البيضاء

Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.

Date of release
1932-12-04
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Romance, Music, Drama
Director
Mohammed Karim

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