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Leila, Daughter of the Poor

1945·Movie
1h 45min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Laila lives in the Sayeda Zeinab district. A woman invites her to her palace and introduces her to her fiancé, the young officer Wahid, as the daughter of Pasha Darwish Pasha. Laila is amazed by the palace and the party held there. After a while, Laila turns into a wealthy girl. Wahid's heart falls for Laila. Wahid proposes to Laila from her alleged father, Darwish Pasha, but he discovers her true identity.
Classic Egyptian DramaRomantic MelodramaClass ConflictIdentity DeceptionHistorical RomanceSocial RealismCharacter-DrivenPoignant StorytellingGolden Age Cinema

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Is Leila, Daughter of the Poor worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Leila, Daughter of the Poor?

1 h 45 min

Leila, Daughter of the Poor runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Leila, Daughter of the Poor in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.