Ahmad El Hefnawi
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An Egyptian composer, born in Cairo on June 14, 1916. His father was a maker of musical instruments, so he used to go to his father's shop after school, and there he would meet...Read more with great musicians like Mohammed Al Qasabji, Ibrahim Al-Qabbani and Fahmy Awad. He joined the Fouad Institute for Arabic Music, which later became the Institute of Arabic Music in 1932, and there he studied playing the violin. After graduation, El Hefnawi worked with singers Nadra, Fathiya Ahmed and Ratiba Ahmed. He first collaborated with Umm Kulthum in the film Wedad (1936),after which he joined her instrumental band and accompanied her in her tours all over Egypt, and he continued to work with her until her departure. He passed away in August 5, 1990.
The Flirtation of Girls
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The unfortunate Arabic language teacher Hamam's luck finally changes, when the opportunity comes to him to be the tutor of the daughter of a wealthy pasha. He falls for her, but when he finds out that she's in love with a reckless man, he tries to save her from him with the help of an officer.