Al-Zawga Al-tlatashar “The Thirteenth Wife” “Ramadan 62”

Jesuit Cinema Club

“A Journey to the Cinematic Seasons of Yesteryears… From Egyptian Cinemas in Ramadan to Cinema Clubs in 2024”

Before TV series became predominantly associated with the Ramadan season, and long before the viewing season in Ramadan turned into a massive competitive race among dramas aired over 30 episodes throughout the month, cinemas were the preferred choice for film producers in the past. Back then, cinema producers presented films competing for box office success during the holy month, aiming to achieve the highest revenues for their films. They were indeed right to bet on achieving greater revenues when screening films during Ramadan, as there weren’t many available choices like watching TV at home (or watching series newly aired on digital platforms). It was customary for audiences in Egypt to go out to watch new movies in theaters.

We invite you to our new program at Jesuit Cinema Club, where we will screen famous classic Egyptian films that were shown in theaters during past Ramadan months. Get ready to relive some of the atmospheres of this “cinematic” season as it once was, on the big screen as it happened many years ago.

The Thirteenth Wife “Ramadan 62”

Jesuit Cinema Club

The film revolves around Murad Salem (Rushdy Abaza), a businessman who owns a textile factory inherited from his family. During his visit to Alexandria, he falls in love with Ayida (Shadia), the daughter of a former minister. Love blossoms between them, and they decide to get married. However, Ayida discovers another side of Murad Salem’s personality. She finds out that he has been married twelve times before, and for him, marriage is nothing but an opportunistic relationship. Ayida decides to teach him a lesson he won’t forget.

The film is written by Ali El-Zarqani and directed by Fatin Abdel Wahab, starring Rushdy Abaza, Shadia, and Abdel Moneim Ibrahim.

Genre: Comedy – Drama – Romance

Production Country: Egypt

Film Language: Arabic

Production Year: 1962

Film Duration: 115 minutes

Jesuit Cinema Club program coordinated and presented by Aly Nagaty

Free admission without prior registration or reservation.