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The Black Candles

1962 · 140 min Drama Romance
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title الشموع السوداء
Year 1962
Country Egypt
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Ezz Eldin Zulficar
Runtime 140 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (3 votes)

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The Black Candles is a very strong film rated 7.7/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1962. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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