A Cigarette and a Glass (1955) - full transcript

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

- 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!

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, 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

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

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