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Laila Al Amriya, is a 1948 Egyptian movie, directed by Niazi Mostafa, and starring Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Mahmoud El Meligy. with a runtime of 110 minutes.
Overview
Laila Al Amriya is an Arabic romantic film inspired by the legendary tale of pure desert love. Qais falls deeply in love with Layla, a tribal princess, and fills the desert air with passionate verses in her honor. His story spreads far and wide, challenging strict tribal customs. When a rival suitor formally proposes and her father consents, Layla is forced into a marriage against her will, slowly succumbing to illness and heartbreak. Her devoted lover continues to pour his grief into poetry, immortalizing a love story torn apart by tradition and duty. The film captures the timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers caught between passion and the unyielding weight of societal expectation.
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