Fatma (also known as Fatima or Fatimah, Egyptian Arabic: فاطمه) is an Egyptian film starring Umm Kulthum. Directed by Ahmed Badrakhan, the film marks the final film role of Umm Kulthum. It is written by Mustafa Amin (screenplay) and Badi' Khayri (dialogue). Fatma ran for 131 minutes and was released on December 15, 1947.

Plot

Fatma is a young woman living in a poor neighborhood. Fathi, the son of a pasha, is captivated by her and marries her in a customary marriage after failing to seduce her. His father is furious about this union. Later, he meets Mervat, a girl from the aristocratic class, and promises to marry her again, as he had previously promised. At his father's behest, Fathi tries to obtain the customary marriage certificate to sever his relationship with Fatma, and he succeeds. However, Fatma keeps a copy of the certificate. Although Fatma bears Fathi a child, he denies paternity.

Staff

Cast

  • Umm Kulthum as Fatma
  • Anwar Wagdi as Fathi
  • Suleiman Naguib the pasha
  • Hassan Fayek as Fatouh
  • Feedoos Mohamed as Fatma's mother
  • Zuzu Shakib as Fifi
  • Abd el-Fattah el-Qasri as El Far-ran
  • Mohamed El Deeb as El Asheeq
  • Issac Dickson as Shop owner
  • Mohamed Kamal El-Masri as Faseeh
  • Edmond Tuwima as Receptionist
  • Muhammad Kamel as the servant

Songs

The film's songs were compiled into a single album released commercially:

  • "El Ward Gameel" Lyrics: Bayram al-Tunisi – Music: Zakaria Ahmed
  • "Nasra Qaweya" Lyrics: Bayram al-Tunisi – Music: Zakaria Ahmed
  • "Ya Sabah El Kheir" Lyrics: Bayram al-Tunisi – Music: Mohamed el-Qasabgi
  • "Nawarti, Ya Sett El Kol" Lyrics: Bayram al-Tunisi – Music: Mohamed el-Qasabgi
  • "Zalamoony El Nas" Lyrics: Bayram al-Tunisi – Music: Riad al Sunbati
  • "Gamal El Donia" Lyrics: Ahmed Rami – Music: Zakaria Ahmed
  • "Ha'ablo Bokra" Lyrics: Ahmed Rami – Music: Riad al Sunbati
  • "Assoon Karamty" Lyrics: Ahmed Rami – Music: Riad al Sunbati
  • "Yalli Enharamt Mennak" Lyrics: Ahmed Rami – Music: Mohamed el-Qasabgi

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