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People Downstairs

1960Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A house in Abbaseya is divided into two parts: the first is the basement, where poor people live and dream of ascending the social ladder, while in the other part the rich residents live. Although both worlds are extremely distant, they are only bound by romance, as the film follows love affairs between contrasting characters from both worlds.

Feels like

  • Classic Egyptian Cinema
  • Social Divide
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Class Conflict
  • Upstairs-Downstairs
  • Social Commentary
  • Melodrama
  • Character Study

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Kamel El Telmessani
Written by
Kamel El Telmessani, Noaman ashour
Produced by
Magda Al Sabahi
Music by
Fouad El-Zahry

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Facts

October 31, 1960 · 1 h 50 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
October 31, 1960
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is People Downstairs worth watching?"

Questions about People Downstairs

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Is People Downstairs worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2).

Is People Downstairs okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will People Downstairs make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is People Downstairs good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is People Downstairs in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.