Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
Seen it?1949 | 112 min | Music, Comedy, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers and anyone who wants a laugh. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside Weird: The Al Yankovic Story or A Night at the Opera.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 888 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yusuf Maloof, Henry Barakat
- Farid Al-Atrashعصفور
- Samia Gamalكهرمانة/سمسمة
- Ismail Yaseenبقو
- Lola Sedkiعلية
- Stephan Rostiقشطة
- Zeinat Sedkiوردة
- Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsiميمي بك
- Zaki Ibrahimالقسمة والنصيب
- Abdel Moneim Ismail
- Hafez Aminمدير المسرح