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Al Sokkareya

1973Movie2 h 0 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama movie about history and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The film revolves around the family of Mr. Ahmed Abdel-Gawad through his second and third generations, which consists of Yassin and Kamal the younger son, and the sons of Aisha / Khadija, in the age of young people and political and social transformations and their impact on their maturity and life paths.

Feels like

  • Egyptian Cinema
  • Multi-Generational Saga
  • Historical Family Drama
  • Social & Political Transformations
  • Coming-of-Age Narrative
  • Character-Rich
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Slow-Paced
  • Relationship-Focused

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Hassan Al-Imam
Written by
Naguib Mahfouz, Mamdouh El Leithy

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 14, 1973 · 2 h 0 min · Drama

Released
January 14, 1973
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Al Sokkareya worth watching?"

Questions about Al Sokkareya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Al Sokkareya worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Al Sokkareya plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Al Sokkareya good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Al Sokkareya in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.