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Alley of The Pestle

1963 · 125 min Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.

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Original Title زقاق المدق
Year 1963
Country Egypt
Genre Drama
Director Hassan Al-Imam
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (3 votes)

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Alley of The Pestle has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1963. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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