Fatma, Marika & Rachel
Fatma, Marika & Rachel

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Fatma, Marika & Rachel

1949
Movie
110 min
Arabic

A wealthy boy is involved with three girls from three different religions: Rachel, a Jew that he lies to and claims to be a Jew himself, Marika, a Greek Christian, and Fatma, a Muslim woman whom his father wants him to marry.

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Director: Hanan Al-CinniGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This drama follows the intertwined lives of three women from different backgrounds navigating societal expectations and personal desires in post-war Egypt. Fatma, a resilient housewife, Marika, an aspiring artist, and Rachel, a young student, each grapple with their dreams, responsibilities, and the complexities of love and family.

Critical Reception

While information on this specific film is scarce, films from this era often explored themes of social change and individual agency within traditional societies. Contemporary reviews, if available, would likely focus on the performances and the film's social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Performances praised for their emotional depth.

  • Exploration of women's roles in society noted.

Google audience: No specific audience reviews are readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by an independent Egyptian studio, which was less common for films focusing on such intimate character studies during that period.

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