Music ·Comedy ·Fantasy · Egypt · 1949 · 1h 52m

Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady

عفريتة هانم

Director

Cast

Samia Gamal as Kahramana / Semsema Farid Al-Atrash as Asfour Lola Sedki as Aleya Ismail Yasseen as Bou'ou Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi as Mimi Bey Stephan Rosti as Ishta

Crew

Giulio De Luca — Director of Photography Ahmed Adley — Director of Photography Umberto Lanzano — Director of Photography Emile Bahri — Editor Abu Seoud El-Ibiary — Writer Henry Barakat — Story

Synopsis

The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Yusuf Maloof Director Henry Barakat Director Giulio De Luca Director of Photography Ahmed Adley Director of Photography Umberto Lanzano Director of Photography Emile Bahri Editor Abu Seoud El-Ibiary Writer Henry Barakat Story Farid Al-Atrash Producer Anton Bulizwis Production Design

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