Hassan and Nayima

At a glance

Hassan and Nayima, is a 1959 Egyptian movie, directed by Henry Barakat, and starring Moharam Fouad, Soad Hosny, Mahmoud Al-Sabaa. with a runtime of 96 minutes.

Overview

Hassan and Nayima is a classic Egyptian romantic drama set against the backdrop of rural village life, drawing inevitable comparisons to the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Nayima, daughter of the land-hungry Hajj Metwally, falls deeply in love with Hassan Al-Mghannawi — a feeling he returns wholeheartedly. But their union is blocked by a rival suitor connected to her father's family and by Metwally's flat refusal of Hassan's marriage proposal. The two lovers flee together, triggering a pursuit by Metwally and Hajj Abdul Khaliq determined to bring Nayima back. As her own father turns against her, Hassan fights to reclaim the woman he loves in a drama of passion, pride, and village tradition.

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