Ein Shams (film)

Ein Shams
Directed by Ibrahim El-Batout
Produced by Ein Shams Films
Screenplay by Ibrahim El-Batout Tamer El Said
Starring Hanan Youssef Ramadan Khater Hanan Adel Samar Abdel Wahab Mariam Abodouma
Music by Amir Khalaf
Cinematography Hesham Farouk Ibrahim
Edited by Ahmad Abdalla
Release dates
  • 2007
Running time
 90 minutes
Country Egypt
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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