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Romantica, is a 1996 Egyptian movie, directed by Zaki Fatin Abdel Wahab, and starring Mamdouh Abdelalim, Lucy, Sherif Mounir. with a runtime of 100 minutes.
Romantica is an Egyptian drama film following Hassan, a young filmmaker who sets out to make a documentary about the 'Khartiya' — a subculture of Egyptian youth, men and women alike, who befriend foreign tourists and offer them various services in exchange for money. As Hassan immerses himself in their world, the line between observer and participant begins to blur. He discovers the dreams, frustrations, and quiet desperation driving each person he meets. A socially observant film, Romantica explores the underbelly of Egyptian tourism culture with empathy and an unflinching eye.
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