The Night of Counting the Years (1969)

Description

The Night of Counting the Years, a.k.a. The Mummy (Arabic language Al-Mummia المومياء) is a 1969 Egyptian film directed by Shadi Abdel Salam. It was Salam’s first feature film. Egyptian critics consistently list it as one of the most important Egyptian films ever made. The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 43rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Cast

• Nadia Lutfi as Zeena
• Ahmed Marei as Wannis
• Ahmad Hegazi as Brother
• Ahmad Anan as Badawi
• Shafik Nour El Din as Ayoub
• Gaby Karraz as Maspero
• Mohamed Khairi as Kamal
• Mohamed Nabih as Murad