عذراء .. ولكن

At a glance

عذراء .. ولكن, is a 1977 Egyptian movie, directed by Simon Saleh, and starring Nelly, Samir Sabri. Mostafa Fahmy.

Overview

Virgin But is an Egyptian romantic drama that follows Nahid, an idealistic young woman navigating the complicated terrain of love, class, and societal expectation. Her search for a genuine romantic connection takes her through three very different relationships. First, Ahmed — a simple, struggling young man who dreams of escaping his reality rather than building one. Then Dr. Magdy, a university professor who seems promising until he abandons Nahid in favor of a wealthy bride. Finally, Hisham, who is himself poor yet chooses to marry a rich older woman for security. The film offers a candid portrait of how material circumstances distort romantic choices, and the quiet tragedy of a woman whose sincerity is repeatedly met with pragmatism.

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