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The Mother of the Bride is a egyptien film of genre Drama directed by Atif Salem with Emad Hamdy
The Mother of the Bride (1963)
Om Al Arroussa
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Add to a movie listMother of the Bride (Arabic: أم العروسة, translit. Omm el aroussa) is a 1963 Egyptian comedy film directed by Atef Salem. The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 37th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
^ "Obituary: Atef Salem(1927-2002)". ahram.org. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Synopsis
Zeinab and Hussein are the hard-working parents of a family in Cairo. One day, their daughter announces that she is getting married. When Zeinab and Hussein meet the groom's parents, the latter make a series of over-the-top demands for the wedding.Actors
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