The White Rose
Directed by Mohammed KarimTopping 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.
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The White Rose was released on December 4, 1932.
The White Rose was directed by Mohammed Karim.
The White Rose has a runtime of 2h 10m.
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.
The key characters in The White Rose are محمد جلال أفندى (Mohamed Abdel Wahab), فاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب (Dawlat Abiad), رجاء إسماعيل بك (Samira Kholosi).
The White Rose is a Romance, Musical, Drama film.
The White Rose has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.