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5 Egyptian Vintage Films for Christmas Family Nights


Wed 23 Dec 2020 | 08:02 PM
Rana Atef

Unfortunately, Egyptian cinema has no films dedicated to Christmas nights and gatherings, however, it has many vintage films that could be suitable for a family Christmas gathering or for a new year's eve.

El Hafeed (The Grandchild)

Released in 1975, "El Hafeed" is one of the unforgettable Egyptian films. It's one of the favorites for every Egyptian family as it has the mood of the family with its simplest details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbZaT5A9IT4

"Hob Ahla Min Hob" (More Appreciated Love)

"Hob Ahla Min Hob" is not very celebrated among the rising generations, however, it depicts the only Arabic adaptation of the worldwide "The Sound of Music." It was also released in 1975.

Moreover, the Arabic version manages to keep the harmonic and musical mood of the original one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Jw7OkZMek

Aalam Eyal Eyal (The World of Kids)

It is one of the funniest family films. It zooms in the spontaneous behaviors of kids and how they behave in various situations. It also has several comic scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPm8G5weGyY

Embaratoreyet Meem (The Emperor of Ms)

This film is one of the Egyptian cinema gems. It sheds the light more on the relation between the mother and her adult sons and daughters. Many social scenes are simply and beautifully discussed in the film such as love, marriage, leadership, democracy, and women empowerment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7dwbbU827w

Gharam Fi El Karnak (Romance at Karnak Temples)

A nice musical film full of cheerful dance performances is a suitable selection for a family night. The mood of cooperation and unity will attract everyone. Moreover, the scenes between Karnak Temple and Luxor historical sites are catchy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYOD7fbcJBY

Finally, SEE News wish all our readers a great and warm family nights.