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Zeinab

1952·Movie
2h 0min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Zainab loves Ibrahim, but her father forces her to marry Hassan. After developing tuberculosis while Ibrahim is away in military service, she suffers neglect from Hassan’s family until Ibrahim returns and tries to save her.
Egyptian ClassicRomantic DramaFamily DynamicsMelancholyHistorical ContextSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenNostalgicRural SettingEmotional Depth

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Zeinab worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Zeinab?

2 h 0 min

Zeinab runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Zeinab based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Zeinab in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.