“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.

Salama Fi Khair “Ramadan 37”

A clerk working in a commercial store is sent to the bank to deposit a sum of cash but is delayed, returning to find the store closed. He goes to a hotel to sleep and keeps the money in the hotel safe. However, he happens to be mistaken for Amir Qandahar, and Amir Qandahar becomes fond of him, insisting on continuing this mix-up to expose his enemies.

The film is written by Najib Al-Rihani, with screenplay and dialogue by Badee’ Khayri and Najib Al-Rihani, directed by Niazi Mostafa.

Starring: Nagebb Al-Rihany, Hussein Riyad, Mounir Fehmi, Sharif Pasha, and Mohamed Kamal El-Masry.

Genre: Comedy

Production Country: Egypt

Film Language: Arabic

Production Year: 1937

Film Duration: 105 minutes

Jesuit Cinema Club program coordinated and presented by Aly Nagaty

Free admission without prior registration or reservation.