Between Heaven and Earth (1959 film)

Between Heaven and Earth (Egyptian Arabic: بين السماء والأرض, translit. Bayn El Sama we El Ard) is an Egyptian comedy film directed by Salah Abu Seif and released on November 9, 1959.[1][2]

Between Heaven and Earth
Directed bySalah Abu Seif
Written by
Produced byDollar Film
StarringHend Rostom
CinematographyWahid Farid
Music byFouad El Zahery
Release date
  • November 9, 1959 (1959-11-09)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryEgypt
LanguageArabic

Synopsis

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An elevator breaks down, leaving a group of miserable strangers inside, each with their own story and goals. They include a movie star (Hend Rostom), a lunatic (Abdel Moneim Ibrahim), and other miserable souls. When they begin to realize they have little chance of escaping alive, they learn to see life in a better light and their hopes rise with the near-death experience. Meanwhile, an equally unhappy person outside the elevator tries to commit suicide by jumping off the roof of the building, at least until help arrives and saves those who can save him.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Egypt's Cinematic gems: Between Heaven and Earth". Mada Masr.
  2. ^ "Between Heaven and Earth". Sanad (Abu Dhabi Film Fund).
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