"The late lamented Asmahan" "LOVE AND REVENGE" "Lyrics:" "Ahmed Rami," "Byram El-Tonsi, Mamoun El-Shinawy" "Music:" "Farid El-Atrash," "Riyad El-Sombaty, Mohamed El-Kasabgy" "Score:" "Mohamed El-Shogaie" "Adapted, Acted and directed by:" "Youssef Wahby" "He's been in this condition for years" "Sick, calm and collected.." "always well dressed.." "yet living in the past, unconscious to the present," "his days and nights spent composing melencholic music dedicated to his lost love ls his beloved real or imaginary?" "She's real" "Surely you remember- the late singer Sohair Sultan" "Who was killed in a car collision" "Her death was a terrible shock" " Rest her soul" " An irreplacable loss" "So he's.." "Here in the hospital we call him Sohair's madman" "Poor guy" "A great musician, graduated from the finest academies lf you would permit us to see him.." "As a journalist such personalities interest me" "With pleasure" "This way" "Morning, Mr. Gamal I've brought some guests to see you" "Did he tell you about his tragedy?" "Yes, he considers me his friend indeed, I sympathize greatly with him" "The story starts at the Stars Theatre and a farewell concert by Sohair Sultan" "Who was soon to marry the son of a rich aristocrat" "I must hear her sing for the last time" "Easy on us" "Look - they've trampled him ls this her last concert or a publicity stunt?" "Tonight is her wedding to Wahid Ezzat" "He's heir to a fortune" "He's a drunkard and gambler" "Didn't you read- that he lost 5 grand last week at Bacarat?" "I wouldn't sell it times ten." "It's her last concert, man" "They say he gave her a 1 4 carat diamond ring" "Think he'll stay faithful this time?" "He's never faithful" "Merry nights in Vienna" "With breezes blowing straight from paradise" "in the air sweet music rings" "On hearing it birds shed tears and sing" "Amidst the clink of glasses" "and melodious tunes" "Your body sways in time" "likes branches in the breeze" "Bliss for the soul .." "and sore eyes" "Come, let your heart .." "rejoice" "Loved ones surround you" "What more.." "What more" "could paradise lack?" "Enjoy your youth in Vienna" "For Vienna is a garden of Eden" "In the air sweet music rings" "On hearing it birds shed tears and sing" "An hour of bliss" "is yours for the taking making you forget.." "the whole world" "What more.." "remains.." "of Paradise except a mere.." "shadow" "Imagination and" "fantasies" "and a shadow.." "fading.." "into dreams" "Why .." "bear.." "the long days and let them pass without.." "enjoying them?" "A merry night in Vienna" "Has a breeze blowing straight from paradise" "In the air sweet music rings" "On hearing it birds shed tears and sing" "Rejoice" "Dance" "Drink and be merry let your heart soar and fly .." "out into the world to find a companion," "rejoice in his closeness and bask in his love" "let your youthful heart rejoice with him" "For Vienna is a garden of Eden" "May your nights always be merry, O Vienna" "In the air sweet music rings" "On hearing it birds shed tears and sing" "Khairiya!" " Where are your promises?" " But..." "Don't try to fool me;" "you're getting married" "What about me?" "If father finds out.." "I'll explain everything later I'm expecting visitors." "Good night" " Congratulations" " Thank you" "Thinks he's Don Juan" "D'you think he'll cheat on Sohair?" "I don't think so;" "she'll bewitch him" " Good night, Safwat bey" " Good night, Amin bey" "The groom's cousin" "They're going wild out there" "So great a star should never retire" "She chose well; a millionaire" "You bet!" "A photo please. I'm from Sex Appeal magazine" "Where's the groom?" "Please.." "I'd like to change" " A word.." " one question.." " A great party" " Wonderful!" "Thank you" " Excuse me.." " Congratulations" "A picture together" "Please, gentlemen.." "We need this for our magazine" " Will you be flying tomorrow?" " Yes" " Gorgeous" " Yes, look at each other" " Where's the honeymoon?" " lstambul" " Lebanon" " New york lt's a secret; please leave us now" " The groom's impatient" " He'll soon have his fill I can't wait till we're alone" " Lady Sohair" " My cousin Safwat" " l'm so happy, Safwat" " Congratulations" " lntroduce us to the bride" " Not now" "Please leave now;" "I'll introduce you later" "Bless you.. bless you" "Thank you" "A wonderful concert" "The audience was wild" " l sang only for one person" " My love" "He'll wake up on a poem every morning" "Goodbye then" "Wahid, you're everything I hope for l'll always be your slave" "My career, my fame and glory I gave them up for marital bliss with you" "All of Egypt envies me" "God willing I'll make you happy" " The dressmaker sent the dress - l'll see it tomorrow" "No way!" "It's a surprise" "Tomorrow I'll send the driver for your bags" "You'll dine with me and spend the night and after tomorrow we'll fly away to paradise" " My husband" " You say it so sweetly" "Yes?" "is this Milabis?" "Good morning, mistress" "You lovely, blooming flower" " Where's Wahid Bey?" " Master said.." " Who's calling?" " Mistress Soheir" "Yes, mistress.." "Master went out after lunch" "He said he'll be here at seven p.m. like you agreed" "Goodbye" " The mistress's bags" " Take them in there" "Flowers from the Master's uncle" " M'lady's here!" "She's here!" " l've missed you, mistress" " Well, here I am" "So, What d'you think of Wahid?" "You're the cream and he's the cake!" "is Am Ragab pleased with you?" "is he polite and obedient?" "Milabis?" "Certainly" "Since you sent him to us he's been wonderful" "Even Wahid bey's pleased with him" "You deserve a reward;" "I'll give you some bonbons" "Bombs?" "Candy, stupid" "You're so funny" " Take me on your honeymoon" " Don't overdo it" "Saad El-Din Murad:" "wishing you a happy marriage" "Khaled Zaki:" "May the honeymoon last forever" "All of Egypt wishes you a long happy life" "May all your days be festivals" "Here, Am Ragab" "A long life to you, generous lady I'm so happy" "Mistress!" "It's Wahid bey!" "What is it?" " Master.." " Wahid, my love" " Master.." " My husband" " Please, Madam" " Stay calm" " What is it?" " His wound is serious" "He must lie down" "Where's is room?" "This way" " My husband" " Stay here please" "Overexcitment can be the death of him I've sent word to his cousin" "He's on his way with some docotors" "O Lord, am I dreaming?" "Wahid had an accident?" "Where?" "How and when?" "I feel your pain, madam." "Try to be brave" " Brave!" " God save him" "Where is the wound?" "In his arm?" "His leg?" "He was shot in the area of Kobba Gardens" "Shot!" "My God!" "Wahid, my love!" "Yes, inspector; he's in his room" "This way, doctors" "Excuse me, sir" "A terrible accident" "The Home Office is in an uproar" "The Chief of General Security phoned from Alexandria" "A horrible crime especially as Wahid bey is from a prominant family and.." "I understand, inspector" "The perpetrator must be found I've sent secret service men to the scene" "Safwat bey, the victim's cousin- ls the District attorney of Tanta, a man of law imagine.." "Sohair.." "I beg you" "Don't carry on so" "The D.A. is here, sir" " The bullet should be removed - l agree" "Moving him is too dangerous, we must do it now" "We've agreed that the bullet must be removed at once" " ls the wound serious?" " indeed" " l beg you, doctor.." " Please, madam" "We'll do all we can, the rest is up to God" "Please leave us now ls there a dependable servant?" " Ragab" " Yes" "Go to the kitchen, Milabis" "Yes, sir?" "We need you to prepare some things" "First we need a long table - to use as an operating table" "Yes, sir i'll explain what you must do" "Lady Sohair, you'd better wait in the small salon I'll attend the investigation" " l'll come too" " But.." "My courage failed me at first" "But now I'm calm I swear I won't break down" "We must find the criminal" "So be it; come with me" "Not much hope I fear the bullet's punctured the lung l pity his bride" "A strange event.." "Everything's ready" "Allow me to introduce myself" "Mahmoud Safwat, district attorney of Tanta, and his cousin I'm honoured" " l want to attend" " With pleasure" "Thanks Inspector, how did the shooting occur?" "Give me the report" "We got a call from the night patrol constable on Sharawy Bey street at Koba Gardens" "He'd found a wounded man lying by the fence of house no.9" "We called an ambulance;" "the duty officer went to the scene" "He called me half an hour later and said he'd identified the victim I rushed to the crime scene I called Wahid bey's office and found Mr. Safwat there" "He asked me to take the victim home l said he must be taken to hospital" "But he called the Home Office who agreed to have him brought here" "Where's the constable who reported the crime?" "Constable Abdel Rehim!" "Who lives at house no.9?" "The neighbors don't know the identity of the resident" "He shows up rarely and usually at night" "We're looking for the owner of the house" "Does Wahid bey have enemies?" "On the contrary;" "He's well loved and popular" " Safwat bey" " Excuse me" "We did all we could" "The bullet punctured the lung" "My condolences" "Lady Sohair.." "You're exhausted; you must rest I'll not rest till I find out who murdered Wahid" "Leave that to me; rest assured that I'll leave no stone unturned I must leave you to attend the investigation" "Be brave" "O sleeping one dozing through the night" "in peace" "The pledge of love" "was nothing but a dream" "Barely had the spark of hope- flared in my mind" "when my soul.." "became darkness" "The hope.." "slowly nurtured in my heart died.." "even before I could wean it" "My beloved.." "left me" "Forsaken, amidst .." "barren hopes" "Woe to love lost" "My cup has dried up- at the hands of desolation" "I longed for nothing but his love" "He drenched my thirst then slept" "He lived inside my breast enfolded in my heart" "with love and tenderness" "Bathe him in my tears" "Scatter the pieces of my heart around him" "for it is shattered" "I understand" "The late Wahid bey rented house no.9 - on Sharawy street under a false name, for private purposes" "Did you inform Safwat bey?" "Yes; but we've kept the truth from his bride" "Very sensible" "The case is still a mystery with no leads to the killer" "What about the victim's aquaintances?" "We investigated them thoroughly" "All are above suspicion I contacted each one personally, except.." "Except who?" "A musician named Ahmed Hamdi 35 years old, a graduate of Paris music academies" "Strange of habit and a friend of the victim" "They became close while in Europe" "He left Cairo - for his town El-Minia the day of the shooting" " ls he still away?" " His flat is shut up" " Where does he live?" " Near Wahid bey's palace" " ls he married or single?" " Single" "His sister and a maid live with him" "Call him back here at once" "Yes, sir" "Who was the last person who contacted the victim that night?" "No one came here that day" "No telephone calls?" "Many people rang up, but I don't know them" " You may go - l want to say something not now.." "A man gave me a letter for master the day he.." "Dear master!" "What?" "Who was it?" "Do you know the man?" "No." "He gave me 2 plasters and said not to tell master" " Had you seen him before?" " Yes but I forget his name" "Think hard" "Milabis had only been working there recently I sent him to Wahid 5 days before" "His name.. it's on the tip of my tongue lf you remeber l'll reward you well lt's.." "lost it again!" "Wait, sir .. he's fair and tall with blue eyes" "Recognize him?" "Tall, with blue eyes.." "Sir.. his name is .." "Gamal!" "Gamal Hamdy" "Exactly!" "The name's familiar" "He's a friend of the late Wahid from Europe" " A professor of western music" " What time was he here?" "I didn't see him here" "He met me at the gate, gave me the letter and disappeared" "We found no letter in the suit your master was wearing" "He may have changed his suit" "Show me the suit he was wearing that morning" "This one" "Dear Wahid" "Meet me urgently at 6 tonight, at K.G." "Signed, Mimo" "K.G. .." "The Nubian said he got the letter from Gamal Hamdi" "We found this in the pocket of is morning suit" "It's woman's handwriting;" "but we'll search his flat now" " No answer" " Break down the door" "Yes, sir" "El-Minia?" "This is the Abdeen D.A." "The man we asked for .." "arrives today at 4 p.m.?" "Thank you" "The gun carries the initials W.E." "W.E. .." "Wahid Ezzat" "My cousin's gun" "May I?" "One bullet missing" "The gun's been fired recently" "The bullets match those used in the shooting lt's him, I tell you" "He's arriving this afternoon at 4 I'll give you a warrant for his arrest" "Handcuff him" " What is this?" " Come with us" "But" "Take the handcuffs off" "Milabis.." "is this the man who gave you the letter?" "Yes" "Take your 2 plasters, you crook" "Did you give him this letter for his master?" "I did write him a note, but not that one" "That's not my handwriting lsn't this the victim's gun?" "Yes" "What's it doing in your house?" " l took it from him" " When?" " Three weeks ago" " Why?" "To prevent him doing something crazy" "Once he had a fight with a man at the Memphis club" "He was drunk" "He waited for him outside.." "and shot him" "Fortunately I was with him and knocked his arm back, and he missed" "This story requires proof" "Who was the man?" "A foreigner called Matthew Estalides" "Why did they fight?" "Over a foreign dancer - from the Kit-kat nightclub" "Why did you leave the day of the shooting?" "I'm free to travel when I please" "What train did you take?" " The midnight one" " Were you alone?" "No;" "I was with my sister and her maid" "Do you have an alibi for the time of the shooting?" "Alibi?" "What are you accusing me of?" "The murder of Wahid Ezzat ls the accusation based on proof?" "The evidence is clearcut;" "you killed him" "Why look for one killer?" "Everyone hates him" "He was irresponsible, using his family name to gain his filthy ends" "Shut up!" "What was in your letter to him?" "I informed him that I was cutting all ties with him" "Why?" "Because he was heartless and despicable and respected nothing" "His latest victim was a foreign girl" "He seduced her then left her" "Her mother knew we were friends" "She begged me to intercede for her daughter, who was in a terrible state I did, but he made fun of me" "The next day I read in the paper- that the poor girl committed suicide" "Lies .. cheap lies" "Wahid got what he deserved" "Let him be a lesson to those who corrupt naive girls protected by their lineage" "Bastard!" "Thank you, madam" "You'll regret that word" "Take him away" "He's the killer" "Rest assured that justice is vigilant" "The culprit will get his reward" "Call the first witness Matthew Estalides" "Matthew Estalides" "Swear to tell nothing but the truth I swear" "Did you have a fight with the victim where he threatened to kill you?" "Indeed, sir" "He threatend me before 20 members of the Memphis club" "Mr. Gamal held him back" "Mr. Gamal says that Wahid Ezzat " "Shot you outside the club following your disagreement" "Yes, sir" "As I left the club he was getting into his car" "He swore at me and I answered back" "He took out his revolver and shot at me" "Mr. Gamal was beside him" "He knocked his arm back I filed a report at the Azbakia precint" " A report?" " Yes; it's right here" "Mr. Gamal came to my office the next day and begged me to drop the charges I did so for his sake because he's a true gentleman" "What was the fight about?" "A private matter, sir" "When did it take place?" "7 days before his murder" " Alright.. next witness" " Mrs. Maria Castellani" "You may go" "What was your daughter's relationship to the victim?" "God has avenged me .." "O, my daughter!" "Please calm down" "Did you visit the accused Gamal Hamdi - asking him to intercede on your daughter's behalf?" "Yes, sir" "Wahid tricked my daughter;" "he promised to marry her" "Gina believed him" "And after he.." "Oh, God!" "He no longer wanted her" "My daughter killed herself, jumped into the Nile" "D'you have relatives?" "Perhaps someone learned of their affair and wanted revenge" "All the witnesses confirmed his statements" "The court has no evidence to accuse him" "He's the killer" "Perhaps I'm certain" "Didn't you see how sinister and jealous he looked?" "Will you do nothing, then?" "Will you not avenge your cousin's death?" "Sohair I'll not hestiate to take revenge on Wahid's killer" "But I'm a man of law I cannot accuse a man without hard evidence I'm sure he's the killer.." "or an accomplice at least" "Perhaps" "Sometimes women are more intuitive than men" "He may have escaped justice but he won't escape me" "Soheir.. what will you do?" "I won't kill him I'll use a weapon deadlier than bullets" "My own weapon.." "the feminine weapon" "You must attend my birthday party" " You know I want to, but.." " How long will you go like this?" "it's been 6 months" " l can't" " Really!" "I thought you were my best friend lt'll be a great party, with shows and lots of surprises" "No one will recognize you anyway" "How so?" "It's a costume party; you can disguise yourself" "Gamila's coming and a hypnotist and Gamal Hamdi" "Gamal Hamdi?" "He's my husband's childhood friend" "He's going to play some of his compositions" "Gamal Hamdi's coming?" "I thought I'd tell you beforehand I assure you he's a noble man" "He could never commit a crime" "Alright, I'll come" "Really?" "Dear beloved Sohair!" "Thank you!" "Come in" " Good evening, Mme Sohair" " Good evening" "You look lovely" "Safwat bey.." "This dress was part of my trousseau it was for the honeymoon" "Sohair .." "Don't worry, I'm quite collected" "My only consolation is getting revenge" "Starting tonight I'll put my plan into action" "But.." "Sohair.." "We'll be criticised by all" "Wahid's not been dead 6 months" " lf we're seen at parties.." " l care nothing about gossip" "Mourning has nothing to do with appearances" "Some people laugh while their hearts bleed" "Others pretend to grieve while their hearts are empty of grief" "True" "Will you be able to stay calm when you see him?" "I'm sure of myself I mustn't lose this chance" "When Enayat invited me .." "I learned that Gamal Hamdi would perform I knew the time had come I'm with you in whatever you do as a brother and friend" "We're siblings joined by one wish" "To avenge Wahid" "Bravo.." "Bravo!" " What do you think?" " A wonderful musician" "He's a graduate of the finest Paris academies as a scholarship" " Yet he seems to shun fame" " A strange young man, rather shy and retiring I was shocked when he was accused of .." "Never mind" "Have you known him long?" "He's a dear friend of my husband" "He'd never have played at this party but for my sake" "Excuse me" "How does he earn his living?" "He works as a music teacher and does private tutoring" " A true master" " Wonderful, Gamal I never imagined you could play violin so well" "Thank you kindly" "Listen" "A million thanks, my pretty" " What a surpride it'll be - l have what you need" "A certain lady here admires your playing" " Who?" " You'll find out later" " Tell me, professor.." " Yes?" "Love.." "Love.." "I love who will summon me with love?" "I'll give him coffee with my own hands" "I love" "I love the moon" "His light keeps me up" "And I spend the night" "in his company" "He brings bliss to my heart fills my world with soft whispers" "Who'll summon me with love?" "I'll give him coffee with my own hands I love .." "You who spend your nights.." "sleepless" "Drink a cup from my hands" "You'll find solace and the world will become sweet" "Who will summon me with love?" "I'll give him coffee with my own hands I love.." "Throw your cares to the wind" "What good are they but to make you cry?" "Life isn't worth that and what good is regret?" "Who'll summon me with love?" "I'll give him coffee with my own hands I love..." "Bravo, bravo!" "You were wonderful tonight" "Mr. Gamal .." "Pardon" " Mr. Gamal Hamdi - l'm honoured" " We've met before" " Yes indeed I admire your genius I'd like to engage you to tutor me ls that possible?" "I'm at your service" "Wednesday at my home?" " What time?" " 9 o'clock?" "That's fine" "Come in, sir" "Mr. Gamal" " Good evening, professor" " Good evening" "Thank you for coming" "First, I apologize for my previous behaviour" "You said I'd regret what I said and indeed I do.. please forgive me" "No need, Madam" "Whiskey, professor?" " l don't drink" " An artist who doesn't drink?" " Thanks, but.." " Just a drop I have an idea" "When I heard your composition I decided to benefit from your knowledge I'm honoured" "Surely you heard of the big concert - being arranged by Princess Shwikar?" " Yes" " The kind princess- honoured me by asking me to sing at the concert I want your help in composing my songs" "Actually.." "I.." "I know what you're going to say" "Enayat told me you were shy and retiring" "But will you refuse me and deprive me of your genius?" "God forbid, m'lady I'm truly honoured but.." "My sketch is quite fun;" "you'll like it lt's quite novel;" "I've called it Pharoanic Egypt" "A good idea but not a novel one lt's been done before" " What do you suggest?" " Arabic Egypt.." "Modern Egypt I've spent 2 years trying to depict Egypt's modern renaissance with music I found the best way was through- its leader and founder" " Lady Sohair" " Save me!" " What is it?" " Close the door" "Alright" "Come in" "Sorry to disturb you at such a late hour" "But I have no friends" "Oh, God" "Lady Sohair I don't understand" "I came to you because I feel you're kind and noble" "Please protect me" "Protect you?" "From whom?" "Safwat, Wahid's cousin" "What about him?" "He' been chasing me since Wahid's death I hate him" "Every day he comes to me declaring his love and tonight.. tonight.." "He actually dared- to accuse me.." "and be jealous .." "of you" "Me?" "He said if I didn't marry him within the week" "He'd do something crazy" "Safwat is a civilized man" "How could he.." "Gamal, Mr. Gamal" "You're the only person I trust now" "Can I depend on you as brother?" "Lady Sohair.." "I must go abroad tomorrow;" "will you come?" "Come .." "I want to get away; go anywhere to Syria, Palestine, Lebanon" " Please don't refuse - l'm yours to command" "Strange.." "I used to hate you I guess the proverb is right" "Friendship is born of Enmity" "Welcome; your name?" "I sent a wire;" "Gamal Hamdi" "And this is Mrs. Hamdi?" "No; we want two rooms, each with a bathroom" "After you" "Ow!" "My leg!" "My leg" " ls there a doctor here?" " You can ask at the reception" "Thanks I'll be right back" " Too bad.." " My leg!" "Please leave me alone" "As you wish, m'lady" "The poor one" "Dear Safwat, The bird's almost in the net" "What do you want?" "Dr. Bishara, please" "He left early today" "He's writing a poem for Olga Nakad for her newborn son" "You'll find him by the water" "Drinking and trying to get inspiration" "Thank you I really don't understand a word she said" "I went to the sea and clung to the waves" " How are you, Dr. Bishara?" " Why do you interrupt?" "Can't you see I'm composing a poem?" "Pardon me I went to the sea, clung to the waves as if to a tree" " Please, sir" " What?" "You too!" "Where's the Zahla road?" "I'm a stranger" "This is the Zohla road;" "now get lost I went to the sea.." "I went to the sea.." "Lord!" "Where's my muse?" "Are you Dr. Bishara Tamariya?" "This is a conspiracy lf l'd been building a house I'd be done by now" "Sorry, but a lady's been hurt l went to your home and they said.." "O lord!" "Those devils!" "I'm busy now I've come here for inspiration I'm writing a poem for my sister's son" "Olga Nakad .." "That's her husband's family name" "She's been childless for 20 years" "Now she has a son.. get it?" "Bless him; but the lady is in pain.. please come" "Not till I finish the poem" "Now get out of here" "But she's a stranger;" "I fear for her leg" "But my poem?" "Finish it later, genius" "How did you know where l was?" "I went to your house" "A very old woman.." "Your mother, I think.." "My mother!" "That's not my mother, idiot" "That old crone with wrinkled eyes" "That ugly witch" "That snake - with a cow's face and every other definition - of uglines in any language" "Know who she is?" "Not your mother?" "No.. my legally wedded wife!" "I'm her eleventh husband" " How nice" " What?" "Are you making fun of me?" "Not at all I know you pity me my terrible calamity" "Listen lf the lady in pain looks like my wife I won't treat her" "This lady's a picture of beauty" "Let's go, then." "I'm at your service" "Let's go" "Come in" " Who is it?" " Gamal with the doctor" "This is Dr. Bishara" "From Zahla" "Come in" " Come in - ln the name of Allah, who created such outstanding beauty" "What gorgeous eyes!" "Don't moan so or my heart will split in two" "O lord!" "I thought it best to consult a doctor" "Hope it's not serious" "Where does it hurt, angel from heaven?" "My leg!" " What's wrong - l sprained it" " What does "sprained" mean?" " lt means twisted" " Meaning?" " Meaning folded under" "She twisted it while running I get it!" "you mean unplugged" "Wish it were anyone else's" " Which leg, dear?" " Ow!" " The right one?" " No, the left" "Let me see in the name of Alla.." "lovely!" "Bless The Creator" "What lovely legs!" "Just like a gazelle's" "Easy, she's in pain" "What a pity!" "And you're hurting along with her" " Let me examine it" " What's that?" "Nothing's wrong; your bones are fine" "But it hurts" "Poor girl!" "She needs a little massage" "Get it?" "A massage" "Will you massage her or shall I?" "I must go home for some x-rays impossible!" "No way" "We'll bring the rays to you" "Moonrays, sunrays.." "But the rays from your doe eyes are enough" "And those ultraviolet lashes.. !" "Don't laugh" "What a refreshing smile!" "How cute you Egyptians are" " ls he your husband?" " No, I'm.." " Your fiancé?" " No, doctor I get it; he's your madman" "What a pity!" "Poor Romeo!" "Never fear, I'll fix her bones and revitalize her marrow" "What's this?" "Holy Notre Dame!" " lt's her, in the flesh" " What's wrong with you?" " lt's her!" "I'm no ass" " You're too far from one" " Who is she?" " lt's her" "Sohair Sultan who left suddenly incognito for Lebanon for a change of air" "Mr. Gamal!" "Good morning, doctor welcome, welcome" "First, how's the lady - and her leg and the rest of her?" "She's much better today" "Look at this ls this she or her twin?" "Don't mess with me, Egyptian I'm a true Zahlawy lt's the singer Sohair" "And who are you?" "one of her musicians?" "Sombati, Kasabgy or Zakaria?" "Are you related to Shafika the Copt?" "Well, yes" "Our neighbor says to hers" " Welcome - lt's an honour I'm not one to be fooled. I'm.." "We know; a true Zahlawy" "By the way" "You're invited to dinner with us tonight" " What a shame!" " Why?" "I've been invited to a Bedouin wedding" " A wedding?" " Yes" " Lucky you" " Why not join me?" "I wish!" "Let me ask her I'm sure she won't object" " She likes Syrian songs" " Great. put it here" " What?" " Your hand" " Alright" " Agreed." "See you" " Bye" " See you, Romeo l'm a sharp one I'm a true Zahlawy" "Goodbye" "Oh" "O woe..." "O woe..." "O my heart" "Don't blame me" "Don't blame those who betrayed you" "Forgive them, my heart" "Our swords are enemies" "and mustn't be used" "God help me bear my desolation" "The revenue from this concert will go to the sick and poor lf you'd honour us by singing we'd sell tickets for 1 0 Liras each" "With pleasure long live the greatest singer on land and sea - anywhere on earth" "Tell me" "Tell me what's that light shining in your faces?" "I swear by my wife Om Shahrour" "The air is filled with joy" "This Soheir is a sun amongst moons" "Such beauty and radiance" "O daughter of Egypt and Lebanon" "Star of the Arab nation" "You ease the pain of the sick" "Long live Egyptian generosity" "Syrian, Palestenian.." "Iraqi or son of the Nile" "Kinsmen throughout the ages" "Cousins by nationality" "With civilised minds - we'll become an Arab unity" "Bravo!" "I didn't realize you were such a great poet" "What are you saying?" "I was writing poetry before I was borned" " Borned?" " Don't you speak Arabic?" "Shame on you!" "When will you realize that it's you I love?" "When will you realize I love you?" "You, you, you" "When will you realize?" "When will you realize?" "Hear that?" "The message is for you" "Are you talking to me?" "Yes!" "No, I was wrong I'm babbling to myself" "I beseech your shadow and long to see you" "Not once did you take pity on me" "Or heed my please" "How long will you make me suffer and burden me with woes?" "Your love is my fantasy," "My soul and my blood" "When will you realize?" "It's you that I love" "When will you realize I love you" "You, you, you" "When will you realize?" "When will you realize?" "That declaration of love is for you" " l don't get it" " You don't, but I do" " What?" " l get it" "I chose to hide my love for you" "Hide it in my heart I chose to hide my love for you in my heart" "To console it and try to be patient while the fire raged inside" "I feared to tell you how I felt and express your love" "For your heart may not be free and thus mine would suffer" "Your love is my fantasy," "my soul and blood" "When will you realize that it's you I love?" "When will you realize I love you?" "You, you, you" "When will you realize?" "When will you realize?" "You made me love you and long for your closeness" "Make me happy one day by seeing me and showing that you care" "then you'll taste my love" "I am all yours" "But your heart may not be free and thus mine would suffer" "Your love is my fantasy," "my soul and blood" "Get it?" "The song's for you when will you realize it's you I love?" "When will you get it, damn you?" "Telegram for you, madam" "Thank you" "Are you still up?" "Sohair.. come in" " Did I disturb you?" " Not at all" " Gamal.." " Yes?" " l must return to Egypt at once" " As you wish I received a wire.. rumours are spreading" "What's that lovely piece you were playing?" "Your own?" "This?" "Wonderful.. but sad." "What's it called?" "It's called.." "Without Hope" "Without Hope!" "This is my picture" "And what's this necklace?" "It's a Koran" "A gift from my late mother when I left for Europe" "My dearest memento I've never seen such tender feelings" "The Koran protecting a photo" "How noble!" "Would you accept it?" "Don't refuse" "I swear on the Koran to be your faithful friend forever I realize that" "What woman wouldn't wish for a love such as yours?" "But.. too late I understand" "The ghost of the past" "The incident that deprives me of happiness.." "I'm ready to confess.." " Confess what?" " No, no.." "When we get to Cairo" "Perhaps when you know the truth.." "So be it.. in Cairo" "He promised to confess the truth when we return" "But.." "Do you think he.." "I'm not sure I've seen his noble nature and goodness I've begun to doubt" "A man with such high morals.." "Careful; he seems to have fooled you" "No, I'm sure his love for me is great" "He'd never hide anything from me" " And yet.." " And yet?" "If I'd met him under different circumstances.." "Sohair!" "What can any woman want more than respect and love - so pure?" "Still, I want to know the truth" "He's coming here tomorrow at 1 0 P.M." "I can hardly wait" "Wouldn't my presence be.." "No, I want to be alone with him I think we should call the D.A. and .." "No, that would be a mean trick" "Wahid was your beloved husband" "Rest assured;" "I've sworn to avenge him I'll keep my promise" "Yes, but.." "The Gamal Hamdi case has been dropped" "You are a D.A. .. you know I cannot eavesdrop on a suspect even if he's confessing I understand, Hassan I'm asking you to hear his confession- as a personal favour, as a key witness" "As long as it's not in an official capacity.." "Thank you" "Mistress is expecting you, sir" "Thank you" "Good evening I've waited so long for this moment I wasn't living till this moment" "I want to open my heart to you" "You'll be judge and jury" "Come , come" "Please come in" "Speak, Gamal" "Before you judge me- hear me out" " Shall I call my lady?" " No, she knows" "Listen, Ahmed" "We'll wait in the small salon" "Don't tell a soul.." " Understood?" " Yes, sir" "This way" "I'm from a conservative family, quite well off, from a village near El-Minia" "My family consists of my father, a farmer my mother and my sister" "My poor sister Mounira.." "When I graduated from the Academy of music I wished to devote my life to music" "With difficulty I convinced my father to allow me to study in Paris" "There I met Wahid" "We had been colleagues in high school" "We shared the same boarding house ln time we became so close- that I considered him a brother" "I graduated and returned to Egypt, to my village" "Father, I'd like Mounira to stay with me in Cairo" "But son.." "I need a woman to run the house as my music takes up all my time" "Your sister Mounira- was raised in the countryside" "There's much evil in Cairo" "Perhaps, but you've raised her well, to be good and virtuous" "As you wish, son I entrust her to you" "She's your flesh and blood I'll take good care of her" "Agreed, then" "Tell her to get ready" "We leave for Cairo tomorrow" "Mounira accompanied me, along with her nurse" "She was a naive peasant woman ignorant of danger" "Naturally I introduced Mounira to my good friend.." "Wahid" "How beautiful, it's Swing I'll teach you to dance" "Never mind him; come dance" "Oh, no!" "Leave her alone" "She's not into those things" "Come, now" "This is the 20th century dancing is a necessity, you educated guy" "That's right I was innocent to the evil of men I thought everyone trustworthy" "But friendship is hypocracy, betrayal the disease rampant in society" "One day I received orders- to make a tour of inspection in the North" "At the station I met - the secretary to the Fine Arts director" "The director had decided to join me" "He asked me to postpone my trip till the next day" "When I returned- to my building I noticed Wahid's car parked outside I thought nothing of it I went upstairs" "The door to my flat was locked from inside I thought it natural- that my sister take extra care in my absence I heard voices.." " How long will you be away?" " 3 weeks at most" " Where are you going?" " l've urgent business I'll tell you later I heard footsteps;" "I rang the bell" "The maid answered" " Who is it?" " lt's me; open up" "It's master Gamal!" " Gamal!" " A calamity!" "Quick, go out the service door" "Mubarka!" "What took you so long?" " Was Wahid here?" " No, master" "But his car is parked outside" "His coat and Fez .." "God have mercy!" "What's the meaning of this?" "I've nothing to do with it, master!" "The truth, or I'll kill you" "Forgive me, master" "Wahid and... impossible!" "What's between you and Wahid?" "She confessed the awful truth" "Wahid took advantage of her innocence and my trust" "The bastard" "When the fever of rage left me I learned the horrible details" "He swore he'd marry me, said he'd asked you for my hand and you agreed" "Marry you?" "what man would marry - a girl who gave herself before marriage?" "Prepare for a shock" "Wahid is going to marry the singer Sohair" "Their wedding's next week" "Wahid Ezzat, my old friend.." "we've an account to settle" "When I come home - l hope I find you dead lf you insist on living after what happened do it in the street amongst degenerates like yourself" "I looked for Wahid at all the clubs and bars but didn't find him" "Exhausted, I went to sit at a cafe l took stock of the situation and realized I was more at fault than my sister I had let the wolf into my house unguarded, trusted too much in friendship" "suddenly I thought- of going to my cousin who was a knowleagable doctor lt's all your fault, cousin" "Such incidents are numerous nowadays" "We've allowed men and women to mingle - without laying down strong foundations to protect them" "Try to avoid a scandal" "Think of your parents" "Try to put things right" "Make him fix his mistake" "So be it I'll try" "But if he refuses.." "Where did you use to meet him?" " At a house.." " Where?" "At Kobba Gardens" "Did you write to him?" "Yes" "Write to him now, then" "Must see you urgently" "Tonight.." "6 P.M." "Kobba Gardens" "Sign it" "I'll give him a chance to fix things, and avoid a calamity lf he marries you, so be it lf not.." "I'll settle with him my way" "Go on I went with her, after giving the letter to the Nubian houseboy" "Mounira, what is it?" "You're getting married" "You tricked me, tarnished my honour" " What.." " Don't try to deny it" "You're marrying Sohair Sultan" "Who told you?" "I've come to make you keep your promise," " or else.." " What?" "I'll tell my brother" "Speak!" "Where are your promises and pledges?" "In truth, we both behaved rashly" "So you regret what you did?" "Who wouldn't regret his error - and rashness?" "What about me?" "What will I tell my brother?" "So that's why you sent the letter" "Why the hurry?" " l'm quite busy today" " With your new bride" "Mounira, please be sensible" "My marriage won't affect our relationship" "Not at all" "D'you think I trusted you- and gave myself to you for this?" "You're exaggerating" "Anyway, nobody knows about our affair" "Nobody?" "What about my brother?" " Who would tell him?" " l would" "You'd tell your brother?" "Do you think I'm that naive?" "I'm in a hurry, we'll talk later" "Mounira!" "You lunatic!" "Mounira!" "Would you kill yourself?" "What good would that do you?" "What a scandal if they find your body outside my house?" "I've nothing to live for l confessed to Gamal yesterday" "He saw you running away;" "Mubarka told him everything" "Liar!" "Liar!" " My brother!" " Gamal!" "It was the gun " "Wahid had used at- the Memphis Club shooting I had returned it to him the next day" "During our struggle I accidentally pulled the trigger" "Or perhaps Wahid pulled it, thinking - it was aimed at me" "After the initial shock I thought of myself and my sister.." "Of my parents.." "I took the gun to cover up my crime I spent half an hour at home- packing my belongings I left for the village with my sister" "It seems that Wahid- hadn't died immediately and had dragged himself out into the street where the police found him" "Gamal, forgive me.. forgive me" "You heard what he said, sir" " Safwat!" " Arrest him" "You arranged all this?" "I trusted you I.." "I.." "How dare you, Safwat!" "Take him away" "Good curse you;" "you've destroyed my family" "Gamal!" "I swear to you I didn't.." "Safwat!" "I didn't tell you to.." "Gamal!" "I'm.." "Why did you do this?" "Have some mercy" "Gamal .." "Gamal!" "I deserve .." "all I'm going through I sold cheaply that which was precious" "Not knowing it's value" "I wish I hadn't forsaken him and wronged him so" "You would not now - be in such a state, my heart" "How the hearts of my enemies must be rejoicing I deserve.." "all I'm going through I sold cheaply that which was precious" "Not knowing its value" "He saw me as heartless.." "while my heart loved him" "Just when my heart.." "became part of his heart" "When my soul rejoiced.." "in his nearness" "He saw me as heartless and left me" "I never imagined.." "all this would happen I deserve.." "all I'm going through I sold cheaply that which was precious" "Not knowing its value" "The innocent became guilty" "But the guilt is mine" "He left you desolate and careworn," "O my heart" "Endless desolation.." "O Lord, give me patience" "I'll spend my nights thinking of him suffering through my torture" "I'll cry for him and pity the state I'm in" "I deserve.." "all I'm going through I sold cheaply that which was precious" "Not knowing its value" "I swear I had nothing to do with this I'll do all I can to save him" "As for you, Mounira.." "Forgive me for unknowingly - causing you pain" "Uncle Hamdi.." "Your tears break my heart" "We appreciate your sympathy, m'lady I've hired 4 prominant lawyers - to defend him" "Uncle Hamdi.." "Forgive me" "Please forgive me" "No need, my daughter" "May God help us all" " What're you saying?" " Sohair loves you" "Loves me?" "She's innocent of the conspiracy Safwat planned" "She came to visit us; she was in a pitiful state" "So she was able to fool you as she fooled me" "She admits that at first she wanted revenge" "But after she met you.." "Suppose that's true" "Why trick me into confessing when she knew   we were in danger?" " No, Gamal" "Safwat called the police without her knowledge" "She's ready to testify on your behalf" "She's hired the biggest lawyers to defend you, son and asked the newspapers to sympathize with you I'm not afraid of justice" "Because I'm innocent l tried to avoid a scandal" "But now.." "All's ruined" "Sohair.." "took over my senses I loved her" "I loved her madly" "That criminal" "She wants your forgiveness impossible" "Time's up" "Wahid Ezzat murder trial" "The accused is musician Gamal Hamdi" "4 prominent lawyers undertake the defence" "Witnesses' testemonies in Wahid Ezzat trial" "Witnesses for Prosecution.." "Public sympathizes with accused's sister" "Sohair Sultan testifies on behalf of accused" "Gamal Hamdi testifies" "Victim tried to shoot him and gun went off" "Premeditated murder?" "Audience crowd the courtroom" "Court declares Gamal Hamdi not guilty." "Audience cheering" " Congratulations" " Thank you" " Congratulations, cousin" " Thanks, Shawki" "The public's on your side" "All the newspapers are full of sympathy for you and for my uncle and aunt" " My son" " Father" "My love" "Gamal, meet my fiancée" " Mounira?" " Who better than my cousin?" "We've waited for you to attend our wedding" " You did this just to.." " No, please" "Congratulate me" "You are a good man" "One person is missing to make our happiness complete" " Yes, Gamal" " Who?" "I think you realize now how Sohair feels about you" "Yes I owe her an apology" " She sent a wire of congratulations" " Really?" "She's arriving tonight from Ras El-Bar" "She'll be home at 1 1" "What's the time now?" "I was sure you loved her too" " You go ahead home" " Let's go, bride" "Let's go to her now" "What happened?" " She was in a car collision" " She's.." "Sohair" "A terrible shock" "He lost his mind as a result" "Thus ends the tragedy" "What's that lovely piece called, professor?" "It's called Sohair.." "An unfinished composition" "THE END"