Storyline
An adaptation of Mohamed Hussein Heikal novel. At the beginning of the 20th century, Zainab, a peasant girl, falls in love with Ibrahim al-Khouli, who works on the Pasha's estate. Her father stands in the way of this love and insists that she marry Hassan, a wealthy young man. Ibrahim is called up for military service and leaves the village, leaving Zainab saddened and suffering from tuberculosis, which Hassan's family refuses to treat. Ibrahim returns from military service, is pained by her condition, and tries to help her.
Cast & Crew
Raqya Ibrahim
زينب
Lead
Yehia Chahine
إبراهيم
Farid Shawqy
حسن
Shahrazad
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Sanaa Gamil
مسعودة
Naima Wasfi
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Abdel Warith Assir
سلامه
Soliman Naguib
حامد بيه
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mohammed Karim's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Zeinab is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
