Who directed For Whom the Sun Rises?

For Whom the Sun Rises was directed by Joseph Fahdi.

Which country is For Whom the Sun Rises from?

For Whom the Sun Rises is a production from Lebanon.

MovieAugust 12, 1959Levant

For Whom the Sun Rises

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For Whom the Sun Rises, is a 1959 Lebanese movie. directed by Joseph Fahdi.

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For Whom the Sun Rises is an Egyptian romantic drama following Mamdouh, a young man estranged from his father who starts fresh by launching a poultry farm on the advice of his devoted secretary. His world shifts when he meets the secretary's sister Aida — an ambitious young woman determined to build wealth by any means necessary. An introduction to the dancer Nousa opens a new door for Aida, who is persuaded to pursue belly dancing as her path to prosperity and independence. The film weaves together themes of ambition, class mobility, and personal identity, painting a vivid picture of the choices facing young Egyptians navigating desire, money, and self-determination.

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Joseph Fahdi

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Ibrahim El Chamat

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