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The second groom, is a 1967 Egyptian movie, directed by Hasan El-Saifi, and starring Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Yousuf Shaaban. with a runtime of 95 minutes.
The Second Groom is an Egyptian social drama film that places a strong-willed widow at its center. Following the death of her husband, Wafaa decides to take charge of the companies he left behind, a decision that brings her into direct conflict with her conservative Upper Egyptian uncle, who objects on principle to women in business. Seeking protection from his interference, Wafaa considers remarrying, yet she keeps rejecting the devoted worker Magdy despite his genuine love for her. The story takes a shocking turn when she uncovers papers among her late husband's belongings proving he was secretly married to another woman. The film is a candid examination of gender roles, social hypocrisy, and a woman's fight for autonomy within a patriarchal Egyptian society.
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