Samia Gamal in
A GLASS AND A CIGARETTE
Story: Abdel Aziz Salam
Starring: Nabil EI-Alfy
Sirag Mounir - Dalila
And Kouka
Screenplay: Abdel Aziz Salam,
Niazy Mustafa, Hassan Tawfik
Photography: Abdel Aziz Fahmy
Directed by: Niazy Mustafa
Al-Galaa Casino
Hoda Gamal the dancer Azza the Tunisian singer
Thank you
Really, Hoda; Your life's drink after drink
- Just one - No
Please, Azza. Mamdouh's in the audience tonight
His love isn't enough a drink?
I feel weak when I see him
Drink makes me brave
It helps me show all I feel for him through my dancing
Just this once, then
- Alright, cheers - Cheers
Let's go, girls; on stage
Let's dance, I'll faint
O lovely one
How you stir my heart; no one can compare to you
Who can match her beauty?
Who can match her grace?
Flowers bloom in her lips-
in silken folds
The colour in her cheeks warms the heart
Who can match her beauty?
Who can match her grace?
I fear for her from envious eyes
Where can I hide her?
Everyone envies her beauty
Even the moon
Who can match her beauty?
Who can match her grace?
Dark skinned and beautiful like no other
She sits in my heart
My heart is hers alone
Who can match her beauty?
Who can match her grace?
Why the rush? He won't fly away
He's asked me to dinner, join us?
No way, three's a crowd. I'll go on home
No one's asked you to dinner?
I'd cut of my flesh and feed you
Bye
- I don't like pork - Pork!
I'm your slave; your love has me running in circles
I'll die of longing for you
- Watch your bald spot - Yes
Hoda..
I know it's a tough choice
Resign from show business to get married
Think it over,
so you don't regret it later
Good night
He couldn't wait
Wanted to get married tonight
and have kids, too
You're not a minor
- Always joking - You're always brooding
What's wrong with Mamdouh?
I know he's just started, but a successful career
He'll be a great surgeon
- Do you love him? - Of course
But my stardom.. my fame..
Leave it all to be a housewife?
You're famous now
In a few years you'll be old and wrinkled
Directors will stop chasing you Producers will ignore you
Don't say this to my face
If someone proposed to you..
I'd jump at the offer
You know that I've-
been looking for a husband since I was 12
- Let's share him, then - No way
I want mine in my own name
- Good night - Good husband, Hoda
Lord, send me a husband
Ladies and gentlemen
Star of stage
International dancer Hoda Gamal,
in :The Magic Palace
Alright
Bravo, bravo!
Consider tonight's performance a farewell-
from me to you
Quiet
I'm going to leave you
but will always remember you
You encouraged me
and made me a star
I'll remember you
even in my next life..
My married life
Married!
You're surrounded by 30 pairs of men
You leave them all for a single one
I know your love for me won't begrudge me the happiness-
every woman dreams of
I wish you all happiness
- Take me as a husband - I'll take your life
Event of the week
The star quits to marry a starting doctor
Give me a tight hug
I want to feel you
I can't believe you're my wife
Me neither. Will you love me always?
Always. You'll never have regrets
I know you sacrificed everything
Have you
I'd sacrifice my life for you
My love
You're thinking.
Of you, Hoda. Are you happy?
The happiest woman in the world, and you?
Happier than I ever dreamed
You've given me everything
Your heart, your love..
Even your flat and car
- Don't say that - It's the truth
If you had it won't you have shared it with me?
I'd give you the stars if I could
As long as one is an employee
he never gets anywhere
I want your opinion on something
I don't want my money in the bank
I want to withdraw it
What for?
Let's build a hospital to rival Kasr EI-Eini
What do you say?
I can't do that, Hoda
Consider it a business venture
Choose any venture but a hospital
The hospital will be the stepping stone to your fame
I'm certain you'll succeed
- You can pay me back - Yes, but.
From here the patient goes to the prepping room
Where's the elevator?
What's the need? He can walk
Omara, this isn't a joke
Alright; here's the elevator
Then he moves to the operating theater
and then to here
- What's this? - Hospital cemetary
What?
I meant the gardens
- You'll drive me nuts - Look who's talking
I'm not going to build you a hospital-
but a paradise
All who enter it will die-
of its beauty
Lovely! Look at that framework!
- What? - The hospital
- I meant the hospital - What is it, Yolanda?
I'm honoured, miss.
Yo..Yo..
Yolanda
A name to die for!
- She's the head nurse - Admit me, then
- My friend Dr. Omara - Hello
- Are you a gynecologist?
No, a Womancologist.
He's an engineer
He's designing my hospital
- Is this the blueprint? - Yes
- You designed this? - Yes
- Very nice - See? She likes me
- Don't forget my room - My pleasure!
When it's built I'll come work for you
Right, doctor?
With pleasure
Here's the x-ray. Bring me the chart
Yes
Don't let her go; she'll attract patients
Boy, is she stacked!
Get married and cool down
I'm not an idiot to tie myself to one woman
It's like living in a one room house
And leave all the others?
I'd spend a month with one,
6 months with another
And.
It's one o'clock; my shift's over
Pack up your things and go
Would you throw me out before your pretty nurse?
Miss.
- Yes? - Goodbye
Did you ring?
- Yoo.. - Yolanda
Yes, always
Here's my answer
Did you get it?
No; your aim is bad
Please don't be late
Azza's going abroad tomorrow
I've asked her to lunch
I'll miss her
I'm on my way
Was my aim good this time? Still no?
Goodbye, my love
Right away
When did you come in?
As you were "aiming"
Still on your honeymoon?
It's been 4 months
and it'll never end
Show me
Some improvement, continue the treatment
Goodbye
Thank you
Where's my love?
Careful! Don't do that
- What's wrong? - Don't you know?
There's a guest inside
Soon he'll fill the house with his crying
Really? Come here
Listen
If it's a boy call him Ezzat
If it's a disaster call her Azza I meant a girl
Would you leave me at such a time?
Postpone your trip
My visa & contract have expired
- We'll miss you - Just miss her!
She's our best friend
- Parting is so hard - Very
When do you leave?
Tomorrow
Take care, Hoda
and pray your baby looks like me
Alright
Mamdouh Samy hospital
Congratulations
It's a lovely girl
O pretty Azza
You fill the house with joy
- For Mum - And Dad
May you always be safe and happy
and complete our joy,
O pretty Azza
We'll be late
Karima, take care of the child
- Don't leave her alone - Yes
I've deposited another thousand in your account
Haven't you already paid me back?
- Thanks to you - Thanks to your great mind
Otherwise the operation would've failed
I almost forgot.
Very pretty
Very original
Yoland said so, too
What business is it of hers?
We met at the jewellers
Actually, she chose it
Are you from northern or southern Italy?
Italy.. up north
Thought you were southern
Why's your hair black?
I take after Papa
Good for him
Too bad!
There's doctor Mamdouh
God bless him! What a surgeon
Who's that with him?
His wife; a former dancer
- You're late - We put Azza to bed
- Good evening, doctor - Good evening
Hello
You didn't mention inviting her
How I long for pasta!
It's useless; that girl's too sterile
Waiter..
Champagne?
I don't drink
An orange juice
A glass of milk
Milk? Aren't you weaned yet?
See that?
Again?
Remember the first time we came here?
The people almost ate you alive
Their eyes never left you
She was a big star
Tonight they're all looking at you
Mamdouh's the star now
and I'm retired
Retired? Never
- Let's dance - Us, too
- I'm not in the mood - I'll dance with you
How dare she?
She's a closed building
building without stairs
No; give me a double Cognac
I thought you'd quit
I need a drink to calm me
You're thinking of past fame
I've forgotten the past
I'm living for the future
Don't get bothered
- They're colleagues - That's the problem
Madam.
Another glass double too
How could you? Drinking again after all this time?
I was upset
Next time you dance with her don't bring me
Don't jump to conclusions
I'm not
She wouldn't ask you to dance unless.
She's a foreigner
She sees nothing in it
But I do
I'm Egyptian
What will people say when you dance with your nurse?
Or when they see me drinking milk-
while you drink Cognac?
You upset me,
otherwise I wouldn't
So it's my fault?
I apologize
One kiss isn't enough
Hove you, bad boy
Let's go check on Azza
Where's the child?
And Kari ma?
Karima..
- Azza! - Karlma
I'm scared. where's my daughter?
Mama!
- Who dressed her like that? - I did
Azza
Welcome!
Welcome back
Hello, Azza
- When did you arrive? - Tonight
You told me about her a lot, I new her from sight
Good for you
She fixed supper and the guest room
Welcome to you
You look travelworn
It's my nerves
Your nerves!
I'll arrange for a specialist to see you
Karima, take the child to her room
- I'll sleep with auntie - How sweet!
Give me a kiss
They seem well aquainted
I've known her since she was In her mother
Give me a kiss
I won't keep you. Good night
- Good night, Azza - Good night
- Auntie.. - Yes?
Did your mom name you after me?
Yes, dear. Give auntie another kiss
- Who'll sleep beside me? - Me
Another hug.. let's go to bed
I'll pick up Azza from the park
Mamdouh's on the 2nd floor
To the park, Ahmed
Where's Dr. Mamdouh?
Dr. Mamdouh?
He's performing an operation
May I help?
Are you the specialist of nerves?
Nerves!
Indeed, madam
When it comes to nerves I'm an expert
Have a seat
For example, there are-
2nd degree nerves and 3rd degree nerves..
Even 5 degree nerves
All types and sizes
Do you think I have iron nerves?
My nerves are bad
Examine me
With pleasure, madam
Here, please
Lie down
Do you know, madam.
- Miss, if you please - Yes.. miss
Your chest is quite solid, miss
Solid?
Solid as steel
The trouble is my nerves
Your nerves. right
We'll renovate them ..
I mean massage them
Would you like a massage?
As you see fit
I think you need a little massage
But first we must check the stairwell
Stairwell !!
The base of the spine
Doesn't the spine consist of segments?
In other words, floor upon floor
The medical term is "Spinal Stairway"
Lie down
The other side
Allow me ..
- Say "Ah" - Ah
- What's this? - Dr. Mamdouh
Hello, Azza; What're you doing?
He's examining me; he seems a good doctor
Do you think he's a nerve specialist?
He's an architect
My friend Omara, who designed this hospital
- An architect! - Yes, miss
How dare you examine a lady's construction
when you're not a doctor?
I am a doctor, of engineering
- You're an idiot - Thanks
- What do you mean thanks? - Merci
The meaning's clear
That's why you talk of stairwells
- Do you think I'm a villa? - No
Calm down. I'll take you to a nerve specialist
Let me deal with this builder first
Immoral man!
Nerveless woman
How could you!
This is a respectable hospital!
I have feelings
She set them on fire, Damn her
- Do you know who she is? - A pretty woman?
Hoda's friend
Azza the Tunisian, singer at Galaa club
- Galaa? - Yes
O Abla!
I am the prince; and I want you
Give yourself to me or die in your prison
Leave me, O prince, do not touch me
With virtue unsullied-
I'll die here free
O Amar, owner of ..
my heart
My life is for you alone
My heart is a box
And only you-
hold the key
Oh! How lovely!
She's not as easy as you figure
And what a figure, it's driving me mad
You've left me to face misfortune alone
But you're my only saviour
O Amar, owner of
my heart
My life is for you alone
Antar
Antar, Antar
Abla, Abla
Let's go home
Let's go
Why don't you wear hats?
Do you like hats?
They add to a woman's beauty
- Think so? - Yes
Alright
Join in my song, girls
Yolanda
Excuse me
- Where to? - To Tunisia
They said love is a bitter draught
For those whose hearts pine
I said love is a cure
For those who love
Did you know she was coming?
- Who? - The hat
Not at all
How can she work all clay then stay up all night at clubs?
You have an understanding.
Don't make a fuss out of nothing
You ask her opinion on everything
If she wears a hat you admire it
When you buy me a gift-
you ask her advice
If a lover can't find his medicine
He'll find it if his beloved is by his side
His beloved by his side
O my suffering heart!
Your love has returned with the cure
Join in my song, girls
Bravo!
Are you out of your senses?
Have mercy, tasty morsel
I hope to build a friendship on solid foundations
Who's the idiot?
I.. my apologies
When I learned who you were
I came to ask pardon and.
- Thank you. Good night - Good night
A visitor for you
What visitor?
A gentleman. I mean, a man
He says it's urgent
You!
Don't forget I'm a guest here
You can't throw me out
Should I let you spend the night?
How dare you visit so late?
I came to apologize
I won't budge till you say you've forgiven me
I forgive you; now leave
- Is that all? - Yes
No coffee or a glass of lemonade?
No whiskey?
What happened to Arab hospitality?
Alright, then. Excuse me
You're excused, my Iady
I'll serve him; you can go
Chili
Your juice
Bless your hands
You're an honoured guest
Isn't that so?
The more we get aquainted, the closer we become
- Drink - Alright
Lord have mercy!
It tastes like chili..
Be a man, now
What chili? See?
Drink up, now
Alright
Good, right?
Good? It's to die for
Drink up, for my sake,
and I'll forgive you
I'll make up with you..
I'll kill you
- Drink these, too - No!
Stuffed his mouth with chili!
He must be in agony
- Who asked him over? - He must love you
I'm ready to love him back..
As his legal wife
Shall I arrange it?
I'd be grateful
If his intentions are otherwise keep him away
And if he refuses?
Scare him off; tell him I'm crazy
That I'll kill me..
I mean kill him
Calm down, you're very nervous today
- A lovely hat - Shall I wrap it?
No; I'll wear it
- Coming? - I have a rehearsal
Use this ointment
Externally?
Yes, on your mouth
I thought you meant.
- Operating theatre's ready - Coming
Wait in my office
Alright
- What's so funny? - Your foolishness
You drank juice with chili
- Did she tell you? - Everything
Look at your lips
She can stuff my mouth with chili..
Even my whole body..
- I won't give up - Do you love her?
To death
I've been on fire since I saw her
What a feeling
Shall I arrange it-
or wait till your lips heal?
I can't wait till then
Consider it done
- What date do you prefer? - Date?
For the wedding
Marriage? No.. never!
- Then Keep away from her - Why?
She's crazy.. a real loony
She has a strange complex regarding men
If a man doesn't want to marry her
and only wants to..
What does she do?
She kills him; cuts him up into strips,
hits him with a broken bottle
stabs him in the belly
- Seriously? - I know her
- Good Lord! - But don't tell a soul-
or she'll never marry
Alright
And when she arrives don't speak to her
Is she coming here?
- Any minute now - I'm out of here
Hello, Hoda
What're you doing here?
I came to see you. How was the operation?
A success, thank God
Did you see Omara?
- He just left - That guy's crazy
Can you see me clearly?
Sure. What's wrong?
Nothing; I just wondered
- Ah, a new hat - Like it?
- It doesn't suit you - I bet it suits Yolanda
We're in a hospital
I'm leaving it to both of you
Hoda..
Hoda
The young mistress has a fever
She's very hot
My head hurts, Mama. Tell Daddy to examine me
Alright, dear. Take her to my room
Hospital?
Dr. Mamdouh, please
He left? When?
I'm his wife; No, nothing urgent, thanks
This is his wife
Who's calling?
The hospital. Sir Hoffman wants the doctor urgently
Isn't he at the hospital?
No, madam
He left with Miss Yolanda and hasn't returned
What's this?
A salute. a big salute
I salute you
Hello, doctor
Hello, dear
Welcome home, love
You've drunk too much
I'd drink an ocean
The Indian ocean
The Japanese ocean.
the Italian ocean, too
Didn't I warn you not to drink?
Why? Cause it's a sin?
Isn't Miss Yolanda a sin too?
What's she to do with it?
Weren't you with her tonight?
You stay outwith a woman
While I stay in with me
Why? Is she woman while I'm not?
We had an urgent case
An operation at the Italian hospital
And did you score?
I'm not lying
Ask at the hosptal
She's fine, thank God
Take her to her room and cover her well
Bless you, doctor
What did the Italian hospital say?
I was wrong
No, Hoda
It's not a matter of asking forgiveness,
but mutual trust
I don't doubt you; but the people around you..
Forgive me, Douha
- My jealousy makes me.. - No, it's the drink
How could you leave your sick daughter and get drunk?
I'll never taste it again
Did you check Azza?
Yes; a mild flu
I'll check her tomorrow before my trip
Trip? Where to?
An operation in Alexandria
Take me
Please? The fresh air will calm my nerves
- Pack your things - My love
The driver's ready, sir
He got the big car
My wife's joining me
And her sick child?
Nanny's with her; it's just the flu
She migh catch cold
and get pneumonia or bronchitis
Even here-
isn't the same as a mother's care
Perhaps
Hurry; the doctor will be here soon
What a lovely figure
Lucky are the sand and sea
What is this?
Why so happy?
He's here!
No, he's here
Yes, I'm ready, Douha
Why not?
The child's fine
She's playing with Azza
Keep her in her room
She might catch cold and have complications
We'll all go away together when she's well
See you soon, dear
- I'm not going - What happened?
He fears for the child
He says she's not well
Heed a doctor and you die
- What? - Sorry
What is it, doctor?
Mild bronchitis; don't worry
I'll send the medicine right away
Good day
Goodbye
Mama.
- Yes, love? - I'm very sick
God forbid, my dear
I want Daddy
I'll call him right away
Stay with her, Azza
Muwasah hospital? Dr. Mamdouh Samy, please
I'm his wife
Cairo calling Dr. Mamdouh
- The hospital? - No, his wife
I'll get him, put the call through
- Doctor? - Yes
Do you need anything?
Thanks. Miss Yolanda.
I'm here if I get any calls from Cairo
Yes, doctor
This is Yolanda
Are you in Alexandria?
What for?
Work. I'm assisting Dr. Mamdouh
He takes me wherever he goes
Sorry, he's busy
He must speak to me at once
I'm his wife
He can't come to the phone
Leave a message; I'll tell him
Tell him nothing
Did you call Mamdouh?
- She says he's busy - Who says?
Miss Macaroni
Yolanda?
Yes, she's with him in Alexandria
She assists him, Hoda
It's her job
Don't try to stifle your conscience
What keeps him from calling his child?
I gave up my work for him
And what was he then?
- Shame, Hoda - Isn't it true?
It hurts feelings, and he doesn't deny it
Enough
Your child needs you; or should Yolanda raise her?
Leave me, please
If I leave you like this it'll be for good
Don't leave me, Azza
Stay with me
I'll be back later; 90 to your daughter now
Here, dear
I want Daddy.. where's Daddy?
Please, doctor; she's very ill
Thank you
- How's the child? - Fine
She's breathing easy now
- Where's Hoda? - In her room.. drunk
Hoda..
Hush!
You promised you wouldn't drink
Sorry; I forgot
Change your clothes and rest now
Come on, now
What're you doing?
Why are you undressing me?
To put you to bed; come on
Come on
She's much better now, thank God
But she must eat well
I'll cook her two fat chickens and.
One for her and one for me
No; some vegetable soup or some macaroni
Anything but macaroni..
Never
Dr. Mamdouh doesn't know of her illness?
We didn't tell him
Just as well; he must concentrate on the operation
It's the first of its kind done in Egypt
May he succeed
- God willing - Good day
Goodbye, doctor
My sweet one!
Dr. Mamdouh takes felicitations for his successful operation
How's Azza?
She's performing at Galaa club
I mean my daughter
You have a daughter? I didn't know
- Where is she? - Don't know
Don't, don't, don't know
Are you smoking, too?
I'd have come back to find you dead in the fire
and Azza too
You'd have Yolanda
You're a big doctor now
A great doctor
Your photo's in the paper, with miss Macaroni
Hoda..
Yes, I'm Hoda
The famous Hoda Gamal
How many operations have you performed?
Ten? Twenty?
I've made 30 films
My picture was on chocolate boxes
They'll put yours on disinfectant bottles
Sorry you married me?
I should've married a man from my professmn
people should choose from their own class
Actors should marry actresses
Doctors should marry nurses.
Drivers should marry trains
I can't talk to you in this state
Go to your room
That's right.
See how nice you are when you listen to me?
Is this the photo that got you upset?
If you want, I can fire Yolanda tomorrow
But you'll get jealous of the next nurse I hire
Because you don't trust-
your faithful husband
I love only you
Never mind; I forgive you
Are we going to go to bed angry?
Let's make up
Who are you? What do you want?
I thought you were Hoda
- Were is she? - Probably downstairs
- Turn around - She's probably downstairs
This is too much
We were sleeping in the same bed
She must've left after I fell asleep
She was drunk
Her drinking's a calamity
- I want to talk to you - Go ahead
Outside
Go ahead
Can you bear to see her like this?
- You made her start drinking again - I?
She was an artist
She was famous beyond words,
the most famous person in Egypt
I know
Why did she give all that up to marry you?
Because she loves you
Her love made her a perfect wife and mother
She deserves more
I'm good to her
I know you're an angel
But women see outward signs
Hoda sees signs she consider..not betrayal..
but she suspects
You mean Yolanda
Drink makes her imagine.
I tried to put her fears to rest
I can't really blame her
Your dance with Yolanda,
The photo of her kissing you
When your daughter was very ill and Hoda called
you refused to talk to her
Hoda called me?
When? Where?
I thought she never called
She did
Yolanda said you were busy
I know nothing about that
Ask Yolanda
If she did that I'll fire her at once
Now do you see how Hoda would feel?
Of course. certainly
You must make it up to her
I have an idea
Next Friday's your wedding anniversary
Make it the happiest day of her life
I will
Thank you
Thanks a lot, Azza
They're all lovely
- I'll take this one - It's very chic
How much?
You talk of money! You saved my son's life
For you it's free
For others it's a thousand Pounds
You billed me 200 Pounds for my son's operation,
more than I make in a year, but.
Send me the bill
Alright, doctor
Your wife will love it
- Miss Yolanda - Yes?
You've been here 4 years
That means 4 months' severance pay
I'll give you a years' severence
Thank you
But may I know why?
No one comes between me and my Wlfe, ever
- I'm - You're bad
My wife called in Alexandria yet you didn't tell me..
told her I was busy
- That's right - Why?
For your own good
Had I told you, you'd either-
have gone home and missed the operation
or performed it while thinking of your daughter
You wouldn't have achieved fame
I did it for you ..
For your wife and daughter
Your fame reflects on them, not me
I'm.. nothing
Just a nurse you can fire any tlme you please
Thank you, doctor
Miss Yolanda
Yes?
I apologize; you may continue working here
Thank you
Lovely dark skinned one, who do you take after?
My mother
Your parents concieved you in happiness,
O lovely one
Like the dress?
And the stuffing, too
Stuffing?
Listen, doctor
- Want a down payment on her? - Don't make fun
Let her be. She's leaving Cairo in 15 days
Again?
Foreign artists-
are allowed 6 months per year in Egypt
Then another six months.
And so on
Why don't you marry an Egyptian and get citizenship?
- A "visa" husband - Of course
Where will I find one in 15 days?
Well, customize one
The party's full of men
you may find a husband
I wish!
Let's go
Why trouble yourself?
- Here's Omara - I'm keeping him as a spare
He won't come near you
I told him she was nuts to keep him away
Look around and choose
I'm embarrassed
A drink will make you brave
Not that. a smile
Yes, that
Madam.
Him, no him...
Him, no him..
- Azza - I thought you were a man..
- I mean a guest - What's wrong?
I'm feeling brave
- The Tunisian singer Azza - My pleasure
- I'm honoured - Thank you
Won't you honour us with a song?
Light up our evening
Don't embarrass me
I'm a bit shy
What would make you brave?
Tell us what you want
A lover to bring joy to my heart
I want a lover to bring joy to my heart,
to live happily by my side
I want..
I want a lover to bring joy to my heart
Who amongst you will share my life?
I'd give him nectar to drink and live with him in bliss
Which of you will my eyes choose?
Who will live in bliss with me-
and share my life?
I want..
I want a lover to bring joy to my heart
Look me in the eye, don't hide
Which of you loves me?
Who will woo me and be faithful to my love?
I'll admit my love for him
He will live with me in happiness
I want..
I want a lover to bring joy to my heart
Bravo, miss!
Thank you
May I present myself? Hassan Hashish
I'm stoned. I mean honoured
Allow me to say that I'm..
I'm..
I'm embarassed
Be brave
Looks like she's scored
And with Dr. Hassan!
- Are you single? - A virgin
Me too.. I mean I'm single
- I like that - Would you accept me..
Accept you as what? Courage!
A husband
- Marry you? - Now.. tonight
Why not tomorrow?
I'm going abroad tomorrow
My Visa's expired
- Aren't you Egyptian? - I'm Indian
Insolent man!
How dare you speak to me so rudely?
- Well? - He's Indian
I know. Never mind, your spare's arrived
Strange.
I didn't invite her
Happy anniversary
May you marry soon, Azza
God willing
Thank you
I don't drink
Who asked you to bring Yolanda?
My wife's jealous of her
Really? What an idiot I am!
What? Excuse me.. pardon me
Thank you. Bye
A lovely brooch
A gift from Mamdouh. He has great taste
Thank you
The doctor didn't know what to buy; I chose it
Don't you love me?
I love you to death.
But from afar
I see; come here
- I mean it - You mean marriage?
- Yes, marriage - Come outside then
- Why? - To recite the Fatiha
I don't know it by heart. wait.
Is something wrong?
Not at all
I wanted some air
Don't leave your guests
Look here; you kissed me
It's you who kissed me
At any rate we kissed
In my family a kiss means marriage, or else.
Or else? Better to marry
What is it, madam?
Nothing
What is this, madam?
Hoda.. open up
What's wrong with you?
How dare you defend her!
- You care for her? - Don't cause a scandal
Better not cause a scandal
Don't push me
I do as I please, get it?
Hoda, please..
Afraid your friends will learn you brought your mistress here..
To my house?
Come with me
Pitty!
- Shame on you - Let go!
Let me sober you up
Sober up!
Oh, my head!
Mamdouh!
Azza!
Karima!
Azza! Morsi!
Mamdouh!
Karima! .. Morsi!
Yes, my Iady?
Where's Karima?
Where's Azza?
Tell me
They went with the doctor.. left the house
They won't be back
Azza.. my daughter
I want nothing from him..
Just my daughter
- Would he agree? - It's my right
I'd get her by court order
I don't think so; not if they know you're a drunkard
How could I stay sane when he brings Yolanda here?
Mamdouh took it very well
After we took you to your room
none of us were able to calm you down
You threw a picture frame in Mamdouh's face
I want a divorce; I'll marry someone better
I'm Hoda Gamal. I'm still famous
and I can become even more so
I'm fit to raise my daughter
Don't say that
Azza must live with both of you
I'll go see him
- Just bring me my daughter - And Mamdouh, too
I know who can convince him
Come in..
Don't come in
- Madam's been waiting 15 minutes - So let her be?
Is she pretty?
She's fair and lovely
How do you know?
Give her some magazines to read
She cut up all the magazines, sir
Cut them up?
Listen, she's crazy she's chasing me
Say I'm not in; say I'm married
But she saw you, sir She'll never leave
- I'll leave, then - But sir?
Don't "sir" me. I'm a fugitive now
Miss.
Where did she go?
Faster, Mohamed
Have you forgotten how to drive?
- You? Where's my driver? - Got rid of him
Stop. wait. keep going
up on the sidewalk, to the wall
I'm all mixed up
What's with you?
- Listen, Omara - Yes?
A family's happiness is a sacred trust
The child must live with both parents
Whose child?
I never touched you!
- All I care about now is.. - Marriage
Exactly; this marriage must not be destroyed
Alright. just stop the car
- Do you come to the new house? - Come to the new hourse?
I'll come
Stop so I can sit beside you
"Undertaker" - God, give me work
Sorry for that
Keep away from me; you terrified me
Only God can give work
God's mercy prevented that I'd come to you dead
For my sake.. go back to Hoda
She can't be crazier than her friend
- What did you say? - Nothing
Go back to her,
may God keep you far from undertakers
It's no use, Omara
No one loves you as much as Azza does
I'm better of without such love
How could she behave so at the party?
And for what? What reason?
- Jealousy runs in their blood - And drink
I've tolerated so much
It's no use
Hoda is a pliant soul, easy to mould
Some tenderness can mend everything
Nice words, but Hoda's forgotten that
When she remembers we'll talk
Now, she's punished
There's no need to be so stubborn
Hoda will go back to work
While still married to me? Great!
If she does I'll divorce her
Irrevocably!
Coming soon to Al-Galaa club
Hoda Gamal returns to her public
Date to be announced
Put this in all the papers and magazines,
plus 5 thousand handbills
- Let's go - Yes, sir
Come in, I'm about to lose my mind
- What's this? - Hoda's working here
- You may go, Abdou - Get out quick, Abdou
It's no use, Abdou
Yes it is. Hanafy..
Do you love me?
Shall I kill myself to prove it?
- Don't hire Hoda - I'll be left with no primadonna
- You're leaving in 10 days - I'm not
Your visa expires
- I'm getting Egyptian citizenship - How?
I'm marrying an Egyptian
- An Egyptian. who? - You
- I? - Don't hire Hoda
I won't hire a soul
- When's the wedding? - Today
- Today's a festival day! - Mr. Hanafy
Madam Hoda wants you to attend rehearsal
What can I tell her? She's a treasure
- Hanafy, don't you love me? - She's no use
Music
Bravo! Excellent!
Painful!
- What do you think? - Wonderful!
Embarrassing!
The salary you requested is too high
30 Pounds a night too high?
No, but your name these days.
What're you saying? Forget about him
- When's the wedding? - I'll be back
Congratulation for your groom
I have a strange feeling
This isn't me..
Help! Get me a doctor!
He's an idiot
He'll regret it; I'll make movies. Any studio would have me
Not hire her?
No one refuses Hoda Gamal
Suppose she hadn't left her husband
What would you do?
You'd do without her
Consider her still at home
I don't get it
It's for her sake; to prevent divorce and keep her girl
Close your door to her for the sake of her happiness
- You can depend on me - Thanks
Why are they closing their doors to me?
Someone's fighting me
Come now; who would do that?
Madmdouh. He wants to force me to go back to him.. never
Be sensible
Your place is with your family
I want to be sure of that before I leave
Leave? Aren't you marrying Hanafy?
Guess what happened to him?
He's in hospital. The doctors don't know what's wrong
May God cure him
Think of your daughter, don't keep hurting yourself
Leave me alone! I can't bear It
Alright; just be sensible
God's will be done
I'm leaving now. Bye, dear
- Don't trouble yourself - Goodbye
- I'll answer, Daddy - Can you?
Yes, Daddy
This is Azza. Who's this?
Don't you know me, dear?
- This is Mama - Where are you, Mama?
I want to come to you
I'm not mad at you
Nor I, dear
Give me a kiss
Why are you crying, Mama?
Answer me, Mama
Azza.. My daughter
Mr. Hanafy's room, please
- Are you his sister? - His fiancée
Come in
- Wrong room - No, it's not, come in
- Are you...? - Miss Hanafy
He won't let her visit
If I call her he hangs up
He fired Karma and hired a new nanny
I've spoken to him a lot
He fears for his daughter from you
I can win custody
But for her sake I won't drag him to court
For her sake you must get back together
- What's broken can't be fixed - Nothing's broken
It's just a little crack
When a building leans over-
we renovate it
Let me off here
Azza's last concert today
Where to?
To say goodbye to Azza, she leaves tomorrow
- Come say goodbye - No way!
She took me to the undertaker with her driving
She's crazy
Do you believe that?
I made it up to keep you away from her
All that craziness was an act?
What a girl! And she loves you
- She loves you, too - Me?
Why don't you marry her?
My mind's hesitating
If you don't get her tonight you never will
Think a bit
A bit!
- Give me 3 whiskeys - Alright
People's lives are a cigarette and a drink
Life fading with every puff
Such are people's lives..
A cigarette and a drink
Minds lost in thought
Hearts burning
A cigarette to stub out, a drink cherished
Such is the fate of people
A cigarette and a drink
I responded
He brought a glass, gave me to drink
And I drank
Why step on what you once cherished?
Such is everyone's bitter draught
A cigarette and a drink
How the fires of jealousy burn me
I'm a cigarette burning in my confusion
I sacrificed my life to my ideas
Gave my soul to my beloved
Why am I stepped upon and others cherished?
Enough, have mercy
A cigarette and a drink
Bravo! Bravo!
- Three more whiskeys - Straight
No, doubles
Has something upset you?
Children are precious, right?
Nothing's more precious
- See you all soon - Goodbye
I'm not really leaving
I'm staying a couple of days to look after Hoda
It's too dangerous, I would've took you to my home
I'll manage. Goodbye
Where is Azza?
- Are you from the visa office? - Urgent visas. Where is she?
In my pocket. in the folds of my pants
Under my tongue. see her?
- Nothing - She's out
Out? I came to marry her
Really!
- Morning - What am I doing here?
My husband brought you in
- Thank you - Why do this to yourself?
You're young.
God was merciful this time, but next time, who knows?
I couldn't help it
I've lost everything, even my daughter
Nothing left but a cigarette and a drink
They help me forget
and keep me away from people
Drinking is too powerful and evil
And women can't hold their drink
- Lord, help me repent - God willing
My head. A terrible headache
Drink this tea, to sober up
Drink
- Kawthar.. - Coming
Wait here, I'll be right back
Mama, Mama!
Eat, my love
Is Daddy going to live with us here?
Who do you love more, Daddy or Mama?
I love you both
Did you miss your Mama?
Yes, I cried for you every day
My love
Why didn't you tell Daddy you wanted to see me?
He said you were in a far off land
When did you come back?
Today, my love
When will Daddy come?
He used to give me my milk
I'll bring it to you
Mama.
Bring it quickly
Mama
Yes, my love?
- Sing to me - Alright
Sing on the piano
Alright
O pretty Azza
You fill our lives with joy
Both Mama and.
I want Daddy to sing with you
I like it when you sing together
O pretty Azza
You fill our lives with joy
Mama, Mama
Azza, my daughter
- Mama - My daughter
- Mama - Azza
Azza
Who would kidnap her?
She's with her mother no doubt
- What is it? - The flat's on fire
What?
Mama
My daughter's dead
She's fine, Hoda
Bring the child
Thank God you're safe
My daughter's dead
No one wants to tell me
My daughter.. Azza!
My daughter
Now I can leave with an easy mlnd
Thank God you're back together
Us too, are you trying to run away?
- No, from the visa guy - I won't let you go
- Where to? - The marriage clergyman
- At last! Let's go - Let's
I've learned-
that a woman's place is her family
Come in
My new head nurse
and my new assistant
THE END