Mother of the Bride (1963 film)
| Mother of the Bride | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Atef Salem |
| Written by | Abdel Hamid Gouda |
| Produced by | Naguib Khoury |
| Starring | Taheyya Kariokka Imad Hamdi |
| Cinematography | Masud Isa |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Egypt |
| Language | Arabic |
Mother of the Bride (Arabic: أم العروسة, translit. Omm el aroussa) is a 1963 Egyptian comedy film directed by Atef Salem.[1] The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 37th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2]
Plot
Zeinab and Hussein are the hard-working parents of a family in Cairo. One day, their daughter announces that she is getting married. When Zeinab and Hussein meet the groom's parents, the latter make a series of over-the-top demands for the wedding.
Cast
- Taheya Cariocca as Zeinab
- Imad Hamdi as Hussein
See also
- List of submissions to the 37th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Egyptian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ "Obituary: Atef Salem(1927-2002)". ahram.org. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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