The White Rose - 1933

Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.

121min
1933
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

Mohamed Abdel Wahab profile pictureMohamed Abdel Wahabمحمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat Abiad profile pictureDawlat Abiadفاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Soliman Naguib profile pictureSoliman Naguibإسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki Rostom profile pictureZaki Rostomشفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel Koudouss profile pictureMohamed Abdel Koudoussخليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al Mardanlli profile pictureTawfiq Al Mardanlliالشيخ مدبولى
Edmond Tuima profile pictureEdmond Tuimaالساكن الأطرش

About The White Rose

The White Rose Overview

Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.

Runtime: 121min

Extra details

Original Title: الوردة البيضاء
Original Language: Arabic
Directed By: Mohammed Karim