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They Taught Me Love

1957·Movie
1h 35min
76
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Sami comes from the countryside to Cairo to join a girls' school. There, he admires his student Nawal, but he is ashamed to be honest with her about his feelings for her. At the same time, Mamdouh tries to make Nawal love him, whom he meets by chance, so he turns to his friend Sami to help him write a book. Love letters, creating a love triangle.
Egyptian CinemaRomantic DramaComing-of-Age StoryLove TriangleNostalgic RomanceSocial ClassInnocent LoveClassic Film

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76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is They Taught Me Love?

1 h 35 min

They Taught Me Love runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is They Taught Me Love in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.