7 Old Arabic Movies To Watch This Winter

Arabic cinema is truly an untapped goldmine that we are all sadly not aware enough of. Here are some movies you can cozy up to this winter and enjoy on a warm night in.

1. Cairo Station (1958)

This movie by Youssef Chahine tells the tale of a tragic love between a crippled street vendor and a girl who sells lemonade at the Cairo station, and is sure to have you falling in love.

2. The Nightingale’s Prayer (1959)

This Doa Al Karawan film is a heart-breaking story of revenge and plotting, starring the sensational Faten Hamama.

3. The Bus Driver (1982)

This tragic drama directed by Atef El-Tayeb is sure to break your heart.

4. The Extras (1993)

This cute romance between a widow and a self-conscious bachelor, directed by Nabil Maleh, is absolutely hilarious.

5. I Love Cinema (2004)

An adorable tale of a young child who loves cinema but is denied this love due to his father’s religious views, directed by Oussama Fawzi, is a must-see.

6. Little Wars (1982)

An awesome film by Maroun El Baghdadi, Little Wars is a sad and truthful, sometimes funny, retelling of the Lebanese civil war.

7. Take Care of Zouzou (1972)

This comedy musical, directed by Hassan Al Imam, was truly ahead of its time. Starring Soad Hosny and Hussein Fahmy, you should check out this film if you haven’t seen it already.

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