Al-Ra'i wal Nisaa
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"Al-Ra'i wal Nisaa", The Shepherd and the Women), ( “الراعي والنساء” ) is a 1991 Egyptian drama/romance movie, starring Souad Hosni , Yousra and Ahmed Zaki.
While it neither lost money nor was attacked, in fact it was critically acclaimed it showed a tired and aging Souad Hosni, not the actress everyone remembered. Hosni didn’t relish appearing as a washed up Cinderella next to the relatively young and healthy Youssra
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Plot
The story of three women living alone in the desert, but a day they are visited by a young handsome man…Critic
The Shepherd and the Women was the Souad Hosni ‘s final screen appearance. The film essentially was the beginning of the end for Hosni.While it neither lost money nor was attacked, in fact it was critically acclaimed it showed a tired and aging Souad Hosni, not the actress everyone remembered. Hosni didn’t relish appearing as a washed up Cinderella next to the relatively young and healthy Youssra
Youssra
Yousra is an Egyptian actress and singer. Her birth name is Civene Nassim. She is the sister-in-law of actor Hesham Selim, son of famous Egyptian football player, actor and former president of Al-Ahly, Saleh Selim. Youssra is considered as a glamorous icon for the Middle East. Despite obstacles,...
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Awards
- "1991: "Best Actress Award" for Souad Hosni. Egyptian Cinema Association, Egypt."
- "1980: "Best Actress Award" for Souad Hosni. Alexandria International Film FestivalAlexandria International Film FestivalAlexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries is the second oldest film festival in Egypt. Organized by the Egyptian Association of Film Writers and Critics . The AIFF aims to broaden film culture and strengthen the relationship between filmmakers throughout the world with a...
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