Since the Fatimid era, Egypt has known the term'Al Lela Al Kebera "(The Grand Night) through religious fairs. The Grand Night is the birthday of" Wali "(saint), which people are celebrating. The film takes place entirely on this day, from the sun rise till the next dawn, in a social drama that brings together different characters and types.

A film by Sameh Abdel Aziz

Egypt, 2015 - Fiction, 120 min. - Color

Director: Sameh Abdel Aziz
Script: Ahmad Abdalla
Cinematography: Galal Alzaky

Cast: Amr Abdel Guelil, Somaya Elkhashab, Mohamed Lotfy, Ahmad Rizk, Zena, Ahmad Bedir, Safya Elemary, Sabry fawaz, Wafaa Amer

Production: Al Sobky Films

Contacts:
Al Sobky Films - Dokky- 103 El Tahrir St.
Mail: elsobkykareem@gmail.com


2015 | 37th CIFF - Cairo International Film Festival, Egypt
* Selection - International Competition
http://ciff.org.eg/en/info/the-grand-night-by-sameh-abdel