Guitar of Love

At a glance

Guitar of Love, is a 1973 Egyptian movie, directed by Mohamed Salman, and starring Sabah, Omar Khorsheid, Georgina Rizk, with a runtime of 90 minutes. Content rating: R.

Overview

Guitar of Love is a Lebanese musical romance starring Sabah as Salwa, a poor young woman who sells grilled corn on the beaches of Lebanon while quietly searching for her missing mother and sister. Her path crosses with Riad — played by Omar Khorshid — a gifted guitarist whose music moves her deeply, and a genuine love slowly takes root between them despite the obstacles life places in their way. Their romance unfolds against a backdrop involving Najwa, a glamorous and powerful beauty queen surrounded by a corrupt entourage, whose world they are unexpectedly drawn into. A nostalgic blend of music, romance, and social observation, the film showcases the legendary talents of Sabah and Omar Khorshid at their most compelling.

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