The Best of Times
Original title: Ahla el-Awqat
2004 · 1 h 53 min
Cast
Hanan Turk 
Hind Sabri 
Menna Shalabi 
Amr Waked 
Hassan Hosny 
Khaled Saleh
Credits
Written by: 
Hala Khalil
Plot
Ahla el-Awqat tells the story of a successful and a struggling woman whose paths cross in a time of change in Egypt.
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Hala Khalil's Egyptian drama is a 2004 film; the details here rest on the synopsis.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Golden Horse Awards 2002: Best Film (Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film)
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (1,753 votes)
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