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A Sleepless Man
Dr. Mounir Saber (Youssef Wahbi) is a committed and perfect man in his work and devotes all his time in his clinic and lectures to students. Married to a vicious woman jealous and heart patient (Najma Ibrahim). He meets in the train while traveling with booze Ghanaian (Madiha Youssri) and her friend (Nelly Mazloum) and a relationship arises between them and treat her where she suffers from the deterioration of the liver as a result of drinking liquor with the cabaret in which she works. Dr. Mounir falls in love with her and exploits the opportunity to deplete his money and offer it to her thugs lover Jalal Abu Mashtar (Farid Shawky). His wife discovers the loss of shares that she had saved and spent on the wine and quarrel with him and die of shock
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Plot Summary
In the grim post-war era, a haunted insomniac finds his grip on reality loosening with each passing night. Plagued by recurring nightmares and a desperate search for truth, he navigates the shadowy underbelly of a morally ambiguous city. His quest for answers leads him down a dangerous path, forcing him to confront his own past and the very nature of his deteriorating mental state.
Critical Reception
As a lesser-known film from the late 1940s, 'A Sleepless Man' received mixed to negative reviews upon its initial release, with critics often citing its bleak tone and convoluted narrative. However, in retrospect, some film scholars and noir enthusiasts have come to appreciate its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, though it remains a niche film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brooding atmosphere and noir aesthetic.
Criticized for a confusing plot and lack of clear resolution.
The lead performance was noted for its intensity, though often deemed overwrought.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to the film's limited release and age. Those who have seen it often point to its dark mood as a highlight, but many find the story difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
The film's original negative was believed to be lost for several decades, contributing to its obscurity until a surviving print was discovered in a private collection in the early 2000s.
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