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A Bit of Torment

1969Movie2 h 19 min

70

GoodGoodWatch score

A melancholic, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

When her stepfather tries to rape her, Amal kills him and flees. She finds refuge in the house of the fine artist Ahmed Khaled who falls for her, but his protégé, the sculptor Sherif, also falls for her and competes with Ahmed to win her favor.

Feels like

Classic Egyptian Cinema
Psychological Drama
Melodrama
Romance
Violence
Betrayal
Complex Characters
Social Commentary

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by: Salah Abu Seif
Written by: Ahmed Ragab
Produced by: Ramses Naguib
Music by: Fouad El-Zahry, Helmi Bakr

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Facts

September 22, 1969 · 2 h 19 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released: September 22, 1969
Runtime: 2 h 19 min
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama
Original language: Arabic
Made in: Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Bit of Torment worth watching?"

Questions about A Bit of Torment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Bit of Torment worth watching?

70

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6).

Is A Bit of Torment good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Bit of Torment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Bit of Torment in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.