The White Rose (1932)

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.

Released

1932-12-04

Genres

Romance, Music, Drama

Runtime

130 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Mohammed Karim

TMDB rating

10.0/10 from 1 votes