Ein Shams (film)

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Ein Shams
Directed by Ibrahim El-Batout
Screenplay byIbrahim El-Batout Tamer El Said
Produced byEin Shams Films
StarringHanan Youssef Ramadan Khater Hanan Adel Samar Abdel Wahab Mariam Abodouma
CinematographyHesham Farouk Ibrahim
Edited by Ahmad Abdalla
Music byAmir Khalaf
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
Running time
90 minutes
CountriesEgypt
Morocco

Ein Shams is a 2007 film.

Synopsis

From once being the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic era and a sacred location marked by the visit of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Ein Shams has become one of Cairo's poorest and most neglected neighbourhoods. Through the eyes of Shams, an eleven-year-old girl who lives in this neighbourhood, the film captures the sadness and magic that envelops everyday life in Egypt. In a series of heart-rending events, the diverse characters of the film showcase the intricacies of Egypt's political system and social structure, and give a glimpse into the grievances of the Middle East region and the complex relationships of its nations.

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