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The Champion, is a 1997 Egyptian movie, directed by Magdy Ahmed Aly, and starring Ahmed Zaki, Mostafa Qmar, Mohamed Henedi. with a runtime of 120 minutes.
The Champion is an Egyptian historical drama set on the eve of the 1919 revolution, weaving together themes of nationalism, sport, and personal ambition. The film follows Houda Al-Najjar, a passionate boxing enthusiast, and her companions — the singing-loving Petro and a principled printing-press worker who believes in the revolution. As Egypt rises under the leadership of Saad Zaghloul, Houda dreams of representing her country at the 1924 Olympics while the nation fights against British occupation. The film captures the spirit of a generation united by hope and sacrifice, using one woman's athletic drive as a lens on Egypt's defining patriotic moment.
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