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The Black Candles

1962·Movie
2h 20min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

The film follows the story of Iman (Najat), an innocent nurse, who receives a new assignment; She is nursing a blind man named Ahmed (Saleh Selim). Eman encounters a major problem while doing her job; It is that Ahmed suffers from a psychological complex, as a result of which he hates all women, and hence Iman intends not only to nurse him, but to remove that complex. events get complicated; Since Fathi, Ahmed's brother, is harassing Iman, and he wants to get her in any way, and he plots for Iman and Ahmed, taking advantage of his brother's disability.
Classic Egyptian DramaMelodramaBlindnessLove and SacrificePsychological ComplexityFamily DynamicsEmotionalBlack and White FilmSubtle Mystery

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Black Candles worth watching?

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

How long is The Black Candles?

2 h 20 min

The Black Candles runs 2 h 20 min.

What language is The Black Candles in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.