Nashid al-Amal


Nashid al-Amal is an Egyptian film starring Umm Kulthum. It is written by Edmond Twima and Ahmed Rami. Directed by Ahmed Badrakhan, it ran for 125 minutes and was released on January 11, 1937. The film marks the directorial debut of Ahmed Badrakhan.

Synopsis

Ismail divorces his wife Amal, abandoning her and their daughter Salwa. Destiny leads her to the doctor Assem, Salwa’s pediatrician, who notices Amal’s singing talent and helps her build a career. This prompts Amal’s opportunist ex-husband to try and win her back.

Cast

Songs

All nine songs feature lyrics by Ahmed Rami. Composers include the following:
  • Mohamed el-Qasabgi:
  • * "منيت شبابي"
  • * "نامي نامي"
  • * "يا بهجة العيد"
  • * "يا للي صنعت الجميل"
  • * "يا مجد يا اشتهيتك"
  • Riad Al Sunbati:
  • * "افرح يا قلبي"
  • * "قضيت حياتي"
  • * "نشيد الجامعة"
  • * "يا شباب النيل"