There was a golden age of Egyptian cinema when black-and-white films filled screens across the Arab world, and every story seemed to revolve around...

There was a golden age of Egyptian cinema when black-and-white films filled screens across the Arab world, and every story seemed to revolve around love—desired, lost, impossible, or triumphant.

In this sumptuous celebration of classic Egyptian cinema, Sherif Boraie brings together more than 100 promotional stills from over 80 beloved films. From Umm Kulthum and Laila Murad to Omar Sharif, Faten Hamama, Abdel Halim Hafez, Farid al-Atrash, and Hind Rostom, these unforgettable images capture the stars, romances, rivalries, villains, and comic legends who defined an era.

Presented in glorious black and white with English and Arabic captions, this richly illustrated volume is both a tribute to Egypt’s cinematic golden age and a nostalgic journey through the films that captivated generations across the Arab world.