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7.4/10 • 123

1958-07-311h 17m

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Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.

Directors
Youssef Chahine
Editors
Kamal Abul Ela

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Farid Shawqy

    Farid Shawqy

    Abu Siri

  2. Hind Rostom

    Hind Rostom

    Hanuma

  3. Youssef Chahine

    Youssef Chahine

    Qinawi

  4. Hassan El Baroudy

    Hassan El Baroudy

    Madbouli

  5. Abdel Aziz Khalil

    Abdel Aziz Khalil

    Abo Gaber

  6. Ahmed Abaza

    Ahmed Abaza

    Mansour

  7. Essmat Mahmoud

    Essmat Mahmoud

  8. Hussain Ismael

    Hussain Ismael

    راكب بالقطار

  9. Naima Wasfi

    Naima Wasfi

    زعيمة منظمة المراة الحرة

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CinemaSerf

Mar 28, 2022

7/10

This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950's Cairo railway station. "Hanuma" (Hind Rustum) is the drinks seller whom "Qinawi" (director, Youssef Chahine) has a serious crush on. Snag for him is that she has her eyes on the burly porter "Abu Siri" (Farid Shawqi) who is also a bit of an activist - trying to galvanise the chaotic and easily scared staff at the station to face up to their greedy, conniving boss. It's got to be said that the way the women are treated is tough to watch 60 years on; but, oddly enough, that lends to the authenticity of the prevailing culture that gives the film some of it's edge. The acting is good; though the dialogue way too wordy - the direction is tight and conveys all the hectic, rushed way of life for all concerned whilst gently managing the menace as things take a much more dark (and sexually pervasive) series of turns. No point imposing 2020s attitudes on it - it is what it is, and that isn't at all bad if you remember that.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
black and white