SYDNEY ARAB FILM FESTIVAL

Meet Asfour (Farid Al Atrache), a poor singer/actor who stumbles upon a magic lamp and its wish-granting genie (Samia Gamal). When he uses his new-found power to woo his gold-digging girlfriend away from her rich suitor, Asfour discovers that his genie has a few wishes of her own.
Sure to delight and entertain, this classic film stars two of Egypt’s cinematic legends in an innovative and endearing blend of comedy, fantasy and musical genres.