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Ahmed Darwich Films present
Afrita Hanem (Lady Genie - Little Miss Devil)
Starring and sung by : Farid El-Atrache
with Samia Gamal
Subtitles downloaded from www.OpenSubtitles.org
Music composed by : Farid El-Atrache
Story and Dialogue . Abu El-Saoud El-Ebiary
Screen play and Direction . Barakat
This tale will seem to some as fact
but much fiction is found therein
Others will see it as fiction
and find many facts therein
Each of us is to derive their own moral
Fact is some times stranger than fiction!
Enough, Mimi.. stop !
- Just one more, please - If only you wouldn't beg
Good
Let go, now, curtain is in 5 minutes
I'll leave you now
When I finish I’ll join you in the hall
Don't be worried
- Hello - Hi, how are you, sweetie?
- Removed the curtains? - Yes
And the rest? Remove, iron and store them
Hurry..
Come tell me what you did
It's become quite serious..
- How? - Marriage
Good on you! How much will he pay?
You discuss that.. I did my part
- When will he propose? - Maybe tomorrow
Why not tonight?
Before he changes his mind and we lose all
No worries.. I'm Alia Nawnaw
- Oh, yes.. I forgot - Dad
I’ll let you dress, it's five minutes till curtain
Remove those curtains Abraham
Boqo, why are you late?
You knew I was expecting you
I had trouble getting these flowers
Such flowers..
I bought them where I buy palms for funerals
- What lousy taste ! - Thanks
- Are these flowers? - What else?
- Five flowers? - Why not?
Any gift from a lover is priceless
I can't reach my great expectations
Listen
You must be gallant, and be proper
- I get it - Be strong
He's perfuming the roses
Come in
- Asfour.. come in, do - Yes, but
Come in, there's no reason to be shy
- I came to.. - Wow! You never forget
How can I forget, Alia?
I wish I could offer flowers to suit you
But the best of roses are scarce
How sweet your words are
This bunch is everything to me
I'd love to put it between my eye lashes
- Really, Alia? - Sure.. Mahasen
- Yes, my lady - This is Mr. Asfour's bouquet
Place it in everyday's spot
Yes, madam
Please, help me button up, Asfour
- Done - Thanks
May your new tune do well tonight
I feel it will be a great success
I wish.. it'll all be thanks to you
- Me? - Yes, ma'am
I composed it for the prettiest creature in the world
- You - Thanks
I placed the roses, my lady Aren't you ready yet?
- Curtain's in 3 minutes - Can't help it
It's his fault.. he confuses me
Thanks.. I mean sorry.. excuse Me
- Why? It's early yet - Never mind.. bye
Oh my love, by my side
In my heart, you preside
When will what's hidden come to light?
Of my love and plight?
I'd complain to you
and you'd comfort me
My love
Your fair beauty
has charmed me, love
Love
has deprived me my mind
You're my inspiration
and art
If you'd be tender
and approve me
and care for me
Oh my love
My days would improve
and l'd enjoy..
my lot
in the still of night
I call, my beloved
The night is long
and I'm alone
Oh, you who approve my restlessness
If you'd reciprocate
my advances
In your love, dear
my days improve, darling
Oh my love
How lovely!
- Long may you live - You too
What lovely art
That's really too much
Have pity, Lulu
Calm down, Mimi
I can't. You've no idea how great you were
How ''good'' you were I can't help it
What'll dad say seeing you here?
It's my right. I'm with my fiancée
But nothing's formal
- It will be. I can't wait - But dad..
- Where is he? - His office
I’ll go right now.. good
- Excuse me, sir - Good
What do you think, man? I tripped him up
I'm the one who's tripped
Who cares? You're bound to get up again
We've all been in love
Don't worry about that idiot
I’ll *** him a good one daily Don't you fret
I won't.. I’ll go home ahead, Boqo
What's wrong? Some one set you against me?
, You've won for 2 hours I'm broke
- I'm lucky.. can I help it? - Sure you can !
- Evening - Evening
- Evening - Why are you back early?
I went to the café but found no one
- Where's Boqo? - He has work
- Want to while away time? - I'm in no mood
- Good night - Good night
- That won't do.. I’ll deal - Oh, no!
Shush, he's winning
- Boqo - Strange
Are you still up? It's two a.m.
- I can't help it.. - But you must use your brain
I was glad to see what happened earlier
- That girl's not yours - Whose, then?
That phony who was with her?
He talks to her every day and has dated her for a month
It's my fault
If I'd confessed my love this wouldn't happen
If l'd summoned courage to ask her dad
we'd be living happily now
That's what you think, sir
Happy with peanuts each month?
Is happiness in wealth?
What about loyalty, love and fidelity?
Loyalty? Which bank will accept loyalty?
Loyalty is now an outdated currency
Every one chases riches now
Riches? Not artists like us
I'm sure Alia's heart is pure
I didn't propose. She thought me uninterested
so she found another
That's your heart talking
Why love another? Because she doesn't love you
If she showed you any feelings
they'd be erased by now before Mimi “Bono” Bey's land
She loves money
No, Boqo. You don't know Alia at all
Her dad maybe, mother
Who was that man at the door?
I saw no one
Third time I catch him staring at me
When I look him in the eye he smiles and vanishes
He must be a new tenant
who knows you
But he wants to speak to me
You're imagining things.. you have love pressure
Love?
In the past, when I loved Lahluba
she made me see devils and angels
She'd show me stars in the middle of the day
Sleep, before you see a green genie
I won't rest till it's day
and I go propose to Alia
Do so, you've nothing to lose
Goodnight
- Mahasen, did Mimi call? - No, ma'am
- Call him on 41042 - Yes, ma'am
- Who is it? - It's me
Every time it coincides..
Never mind.. I’ll dress behind the paravan
Where's today's bouquet?
Today I've something to say
- What is it? Ready, Mahasen - Not yet, ma'am
- Be seated, sir - Thanks
Alia, I brought you flowers everyday
which I thought spoke on my behalf
Which is why I was silent all along
- Till a new man appeared - Who? Mimi?
Yes, ma'am, Mimi Bey
Sorry, dear I've been searching all day for an apartment
So far, no luck
Why didn't you say so earlier?
I tried, but I was tongue-tied
Shame on you.. speak up.. I'm waiting
I will
Ever since I knew you, you've become my all in all
What I couldn't tell you, I sang to you
And you kept it secret till now?
No, if you knew how much I paid.. 3000 pounds
What a surprise.. I don't know what to say
Say nothing. Just know that my love made me dream
My happiness depends on you
Accept, and instead of living only in my heart
we can live together in an apartment
All that counts is we live alone.. but you must tell dad
Dad, mum, the whole family You accept?!
I'm the happiest creature on earth
Don't fear dad, I can influence him.. my dear
God bless the wedding
- Have you smoothed it? - Yes
Please splash his face with cologne
- How wonderful ! Get dressed ! - Nice shave!
Lovely news!
Be joyous, heart, you have the luck to get your love
Be joyous, heart
What do you think of this elegance?
He's a respectable groom
Sure.. he's grand and decent, but the shoes..
- What about them? - They're worn out
- They just need polishing - They need surgery
Or these fellas can give them a shave
We'll just polish them.. stop chatting
Peace on you
Hi, Doksh
Shoe-polisher
Polish away
Polish well, he's marrying tonight
- Congratulations - 4 coffees on me
One black, please
- How are you, Mr. Asfour? - Hi
Leave this customer I know him
He called me first
Leave him. I’ll polish his shoes
I swear no one will polish them but me
Easy, guys Leave my feet
- Go find another job - He's mine.. I know him well
No kidding?!
You must have been colleagues
Mind your own business
- Let go I said - How?
I alone will polish them
If you're a blue genie, I’ll get to polish them
Shame on you!
Damn! They stole the shoes
Damn you, do I go to the bride this sporty?
Never mind, sir
I’ll keep loving you without telling you
that I love you
Until you're aware
that I love you and will continue to
You made me burn with love yet have no idea
about my passion
Me and my heart want you near
today and tomorrow
No matter how I suffer from your love
I cannot hate
I’ll keep loving you
I fear your heart..
may be called treacherous
And they'd say your love
makes pleasure pain
If you don't want me, I can't live without you
No matter how ill you treat me
I’ll keep loving you without telling you
I love you
Until you're aware
that I love you and will continue to
I'm so proud a character like yours joins our family
Since you paid the dowry, let's set a date
First of the month
And the wedding the next day
Good.. thanks, bye, see you
Watch out, blind man
Watch out, blind heart
Do you knowhow much this car costs?
Know how much the car you scared is?
Is that a car? It's a trash can
Listen, watch your language, impudent, rude, ill-bred boy
Are you cursing? Good
- What's he saying? - He's silly
You getting out?
Move
Catch him.. hold him Let me have a go at him
I’ll show you.. I’ll teach you
We didn't agree to that
- Let go - Listen
- Let go - Please
Just hear me
He's hot-tempered and might *** your head
- and you'd fall - Yeah?
Alright
You're lucky I have no time Drive on
From now on, you won't enter here again
Damn your big nose!
Go on in.. we'll wait here Congratulations before hand
Shall I go alone? Will you abandon me?
Are we proposing or you?
You're not uninvited
Alia told you to come
Yes, but to meet her dad, with such a feeling..
It's not a bad feeling
It's just joy. Go on in
Okay.. listen
Just go in first and test the waters
Okay
We'll pave the ways so he'll greet you with music
- Come on - Let's go
Come in
Yes?
- Something wrong? - We're here to congratulate
- you for the engagement - And the wedding
And the good choice
- Did you hear? - From the groom
- The groom? - Yes, the groom
- How nice the groom is - And how witty
And handsome
Thank you
- He's a good boy - Very
- Of decent descent - Very
- I'm glad at this marriage - Very
He's the only one who deserved my daughter
- God bless - Thanks
God prosper you
- Thanks.. - Excuse us
- Bye - Bless you
- Tell me how is it? - Good
- What did he say? - He awaits you
- Really? - Come on, dear.. come to papa
Hello, sir. Did they tell you?
They gave me the wonderful news
- I don't know what to say - Thanks
From now on I’ll call you dad
- Dad?! - Yes
As for Alia, don't worry
I’ll make her happy
We'll never leave the theater
What theater and Alia who?
What rubbish is this? Why are you back here?
- To congratulate the groom - Who? Him?
How nice! You wish to marry my daughter?
I don't mind at all
Business is business
I was paid 3000 pounds
How much will you pay?
But you know I saved nothing
But his voice, art and talent
are valuable, sir
I didn't deny it
But for Alia, if all these talents
were to transform into bank currency, then welcome
But, Alia loves me
That's another story
Anyway, the bride is here
But hurry, she's in demand
As I said, 3000 pounds
3000 pounds?
- Can I install payments? - Rubbish!
Please
Go.. curtain's at 9.30
- But, sir.. - Get lost
- But.. - Get out
Alright.. we said 3000 pounds
Good gracious!
I get it.. 9.30, damn you
Come to papa.. good
I don't understand at all, Asfour
3000 pounds? Where can I get such money?
- It'll work out - Workout?
We haven't got 3 pounds, let alone 3000
It'll still work out
Listen..
Let's go home, guzzle one of Warda's coffee cups,
then think it over
You go ahead.. I’ll follow
Come with us
- Leave me alone a while - Alright
- He wants to be alone - OK
If I had money now, I'd be married to Alia
- Do you think so? - Oh, it's you!
Who are you?
Consider me a friend
How do you know me?
You'd find it strange.. I've known you since you were born
- I don't know you - You don't remember
Strange
You're preoccupied with Alia, how can you see me?
How'd you know of Alia?
I heard you complaining to Boqo and wishing for money
Why do you want it?
- To fulfill my happiness - Is that so?
- Think money buys happiness? - Sure
You're like everyone else
They think joy and money go hand in hand
Though the truth is contrary
In my case, money is happiness
How do you know?
Maybe your poverty is a wisdom you can't fathom
All I can now grasp
is money makes me unable to marry my beloved
I heard that from others
They changed their minds when their hair greyed like mine
Certainly..
but where is the money?
If I had a fortune, I wouldn't keep it from you
But I have something bigger
I have what can get you the happiness you're chasing
What counts is to use it well
- Are you here to mock me? - On the contrary
I'm here to help you
What will help me get my happiness?
I don't have it on me now
If you like meet me before sunset at the slaves' cave
- Do you know it? - No
At the tip of Mukkattam hill
skip Tower 3 and you'll find a cave with two entrances
The one on the left has a staircase
You'll find me at the bottom
Cave?
The entrance on the left
Yes, but I don't.. Where did he go? Hey you
Hey you.. oh!
- Boqo.. Boqo - What? You startled me
You'll never guess
Recall the old man I spoke of?
I met him in the park
As he spoke to me, he vanished
I simply couldn't find him
Old man indeed ! Love's brought you to this?
Don't you believe me? I swear it happened
Come see for yourself Just come
- OK - Warda
- Boqo - What?
Yes.. a right-hand entrance and a left one, stairs.. we're there
No kidding?!
Sure this will get you happiness?
Do you believe that?
You've nothing to lose
Nothing to lose? Only genies and devils live here
In the name of Allah.. come in
Isn't it your appointment?
Go in and I’ll stand guard here
Go on, dear
- Scared? - No way.. come on
- Show your gallantry - Gallantry.. OK
- Let's just find out - What's this?
- Come on - Why should I fear?
- What's that? - Don't worry
I'm suffocated
You should have told me to bring a mask
Mask indeed !
Oh, my knees!
I've come loose at the seams
Just come here.. where to?
Don't leave me
Hello.. hello
- Mama mia! Is that he? - Yes, believe me now?
- How'd he get here? - Who knows?
Come in, Boqo.. never fear
Asfour.. he knows my name
You know, I'm famous
Come in, Mr. Asfour
I came as we agreed
I was awaiting you
I’ll give you what I promised.. but beware
If you give it away, it'll work against you
But if you care for it and treat it well
you'll be the happiest man on earth
It's a long way ahead
But no rose is without thorns
I'm ready.. l'd do anything to achieve my dreams
For the second time..
What I’ll give you contains your luck
Never give it up or throw it away
- Never - It's two steps away
- Two steps! Hear that? - Yes
Asfour
- Yes, Boqo? - Where'd he go?
You startled me. He's like that
Indeed ! See you ! I'm going
Boqo, stop it
Let's see the two steps
Two steps. Here. One.. two
- Boqo, what next? - I want to go home
Stop it, wake up
He said two steps this way
We've nothing to lose.. let's go
What is there here?
Walk with me
- Boqo - What?
What's the shining thing there?
Oh, it's lighted ! Seems like a lantern
Let's see what it is
What's that Boqo? What's this?
- Save me.. save me.. - Oh ! Boqo!
What now?
Save me.. save me..
Save me.. save me..
- Boqo? - What?
- Hear that? - What?
Oh, my! The lantern's talking
What? Talking? I can hear nothing
- It says . Save me - Save me?
Save me first.. I want to go home to mum
- Come here - Let go
Come on, Boqo.. why leave me?
I’ll stay here. Goon
- Let's find out who this is - My knees are wobbly
- Hear that? - Did it speak again?
- Yes - Yes? Damn you
Did you say yes?
- How do I free her? - I don't know
- Boqo - What?
What's this, Boqo? Oh, my eye
- Boqo - What?
A lady came out of the lantern
Help me, Boqo
A servant in your hand Your wish is my command
Boqo. Look, look
Look at what? You've scared me
A lady came out of the lantern
- Lady, where? - Right before you
You're driving me nuts I can see no one
How come I see her?
None but you can see me, dear
- Dear? - I came out for you
- Me? - Who are you talking to?
- The lady - You insist on the lady?
- Let's go home - Better still.. come on
- Where to, dear? - I’ll go home.. bye
After 1000 years of parting, you meet me so coldly?
1000 years ! Oh, God !
Did you know me 1000 years ago?
Did you forget me, darling?
Damn ! Did I set eyes on you before?
My life is hardly 30 years
Cheat ! Are you denying yourself?
Isn't this your picture?
My picture ! How nice ! Whose picture is that?
- Mine - Goodness me ! Are you one?
So I'm told
Please take your photo
and go home.. leave us alone
Go where? I'm glad to find you, darling
Please, lady, no emotions
We have work to do.. bye
- If you leave me, I won't - You can't force me
Asfour, you scared me to death!
Damn you, show me whom you're talking to
You can't see or hear her.. I alone can, as she says
- Great.. carry on - Thanks, Boqo
I’ll reward you for this
What?Are we to see you again?
- May God forgive you, Asfarot - Asfarot?
Is my name Asfarot?
Boqo, she says my name is Asfarot
Yes, Asfarot, son of Ghadrafot
Have you forgotten, darling?
No way, how could l?
To prove it, your name is.. it's..
- Kahramana - Kahramana, that's it.. I recall
- And you're daughter of.. - Morgana, wife of the green genie
Oh, God help me..
- You a genie? - A genie! God help !
Why not? We love each other
Lady, please..
I'm not Asfarot, nor is my father Ghadrafot
Please, let us go home.. we have work
Bye now, excuse us..
I’ll take you anywhere, just ask
Your servant in your hand
Wish anything, you'll have it instantly
I want nothing.. I’ll go home
- Let's go, Boqo - Are you shy of me?
I'm terrified of you.. please, I want to go home
Is that all? You'll be home instantly
Oh, my-waist.. my mouth has fallen off.. look
Show me Great
It's nothing
- We're safe home - Broken
Welcome home, dear
Servant in your hand Your wish's my command
What's with the noise and lack of..
Oh my God.. help me!
What broke the glass? May both your necks be broken
They've already been smashed to pieces
This glass must be paid for, tricksters!
Tricksters, my foot!
What broken glass?
- What's this then? - Kahramana
I'm going nuts..
Nuts, blind woman?!
Instead of cursing and accusing, look properly
I just saw it smashed to smithereens
How was it fixed, oh my?
No worries, bless your mind
I wish to let you know.. he's a juggler
- A juggler? - Yeah, abracadabra
See.. Kahramana
Boqo, have you returned to your original form?
Warda, up here.. lookup
Lady Genie, I beg you
This time you hung me up here
and all went well
Next time, will it be a star?
Whatever Asfarot says goes
Asfour
Did she answer me?
- She said fear not - Pleased, dear?
Yes, but keep away
Shame on you.. are you pushing me?
It's bad enough you're living in this measly room
It's all I can afford
No worries, my love
You've awaited me enough, 1000 years in this room
I’ll give you joy and luxury for ever
- I wish.. who would refuse? - You wish?
- Boqo - I see the house is transformed
- It must not be our home - Whose then?
Kahramana, what's all this?
- It's your home - Mine?
A home that suits you, dear
- What else? - Water before I faint
Here you go, dear
- See, Boqo? - Yes, I do
I'm Boqo.. listen
I need someone's mind, for I have no mind
You must get used to this
- You command.. - I execute
If all execution is like this, I don't mind..
I don't like your clothes
I can strip
These aren't clothes to suit my love
Lady, do as you please
But please don't call me love
Oh my, what's all this?
- Now you're Asfarot - Asfarot?
Now you're really Asfarot
Are you laughing? God forgive you
What's this? Oh, mama mia
I caught it from you
- What's this pot on my head? - I'm wearing one too
That's because you're Asfarot
What fault of mine earned this?
What bad taste, Lady Genie!
Lady Genie, hey you..
You're like a Joker
Genie.. where are you?
Oh ! Genie.. hey !!
Great, you should have offered me these girls before
- Boqo - Damn Boqo
I love mangoes, strawberries, watermelon
Let's go home, chicks
Boqo, your home is paradise
- What's your name? - Banura
Banura? What a lovely name
I have so much to say to you
Happy, dear?
I distracted Boqo, so we can be alone
and recall our lovely memories
Remember when dad refused our marriage?
Him too?
From now on, no father can reject me
- Kahramana - A servant in your hand
A modern suit full of cash and we're off to Mr. Qestha
We're still here
Well done, Kahramana.. that's it
- Why do you want him? - Mind your business
- Still want Alia? - Sure
She's not right for you nor will she be yours
Nothing on earth can part us now
Since I have her dowry
Is that why you asked for money?
Why else did you imagine?
I believe you're misusing the money
Funny! Are you telling me what's good for me?
That's my duty.. it's up to you
Of course it is.. what's new? Move
Who are you talking to?
Mind your own business.. I'm talking to myself
- Is something the matter? - Many things
Very many things
Firstly, from now on, find another singer..
I quit
- How nice.. and secondly? - Yes, secondly
The poor singer who worked for you yesterday.. that's me
- is now no longer poor - Even nicer
- And thirdly? - Yes, thirdly
The money you asked him for one day
Him being me
is now in his pocket
- Is that so? - Yes
And much more to come
Great.. I always used to say you were an excellent man
I understand.. you mentioned the sum of 3000 pounds, right?
That's right, sir
Count these and see how much they are
- What's this? Paper currency? - No, vineleaves!
- How much are they? - In pounds or points?
Are you here to pay the bride's dowry or play cards with her?
Speak with respect
Respect, you swindler, you conman, you trickster?
- What? - Take your cards and get out
Cards? What cards?!
- Out - Kahramana, the money
Money, you swindler?
You're not quitting, you're fired
Fired from last week, last year.. out, out
What's that?
Don't forget Alia and I are in love
We'll marry one day, in spite of you
Who is he? Speak
- Mr. Asfour's gone crazy - Crazy?
Yes, ma'am.. see what love does?
What a waste!
- It's him - Who is it?
- I'm Asfour - Don't enter
- I want to talk to you, Alia - Humour him, my lady
Do you think so?
- Alia - Come in
See that? He's talking to himself
Get it?
Alia, dear. I had a big fight with your dad
Rest assured this won't affect my love
Of course
It might cause you and your dad trouble
But I know your kind heart
I'm sure our love will triumph
I want to hear one word.. that you'll await me
Don't be long, though
I’ll just build a theater and then ask your dad
- I will wait - That's what I expected
You deserve the best.. I hope I meet your expectations
Bye-bye, Alia.. my darling
Bye, Alia
Let's go, Kahramana
Come on, Kahramana, we've lots to do
I wish I'd never worked for nor seen you again
No time for reproach.. we've other things to do
A servant in your hand
Move out of my way.. watch the flowers
- Lulu - Kahramana, pull a trick on him
My darling, am I late?
Sorry, but I couldn't find the flowers to suit your beauty
Flowers even Romeo didn't give Juliet
What? You call onions flowers? Are you nuts, too?
Onions?!
Oh, my God
Help me!
Give me just one kiss!
Are you running? I'm cute
I mean I..
- Boqo - What is it now?!
Come here.. stop that nonsense
We've lots of work
What work counts more?
Leave these beauties and go work?
We have Lady Genie to pump us with all we need
Excuse me, I have work
Banura.. Bananiro
Oh my!
Bananiro.. Lantern Where are you, come to Boqo
Happy, serpent? I mean Asfour
Sorry, there's a time to work
- We have more important things - What?
We were fired from work!
You need nothing.. Lady Genie pumps your wallet full
Pumps my wallet?
- Full of a pack of cards - Cards?
Deal then.. this is money
- Money? - Bank-cards, that is!
What's the end of this?
Will you keep switching money and cards?
What'll you do with them this time?
- Open a theater - Then they'll remain money
What did she say?
We'll work, Boqo
We'll make the operetta we offered Qeshta
which he refused for lack of finances
Great
The money and music are ready.. we need a theater
- Theater! - Kahramana
Stop! Kahramana, my foot! Are you after our downfall?
Want her to plant a theater in Emad El-Din
to create problems with the interior ministry&government?
Then allow me to say you'll sing
in jail
Can't we open a theater?
No, find another way
to please humans around us and not expose us
Asfarot
What?
Take the theater opposite Hawanem Stage
It's out of business and its owner wants out
Then you'd spite Qeshta and ruin his business
Great idea.. good on you
- A kiss, then? - Don't make it a habit
Please, Lady Genie, God bless you
find me my girl too
Not now, Boqo.. Kahramana
We want to meet the theater manager
A servant in your hand
Asfour.. Kahramana..
Take me with you
The contract is right, sir Here's my signature
- Can you give us a receipt? - Sure
I received from Mr. Asfour 3000 pounds
- Cash or check? - Cash
- Load it - It's safe here.. thanks
- Boqo - Yes
You're now managing director
I am willing
We can't do without current staff
Increase their pay and give them bonuses
Here you go, congratulations
- When will you open? - In a week
You're really keen
- I wish you success - Thanks
- Tomorrow all will be ready - Alright
- Peace upon you - Goodbye
The theater is yours
Thank you
Why won't the match light?
- Let's delay for a month - Why not tomorrow?
- I bought the villa - Great
But we too must prepare ourselves Let's make it a fortnight
No way, I can't..
We heard the theater opposite is reopening next week
Who's the idiot to rent it?
I heard news it's Mr. Asfour
- Asfour? - Yes
He can't afford a kiosk
At any rate, find out
Long live, Mr. Asfour
Long live our new manager
Listen. You've all heard of something called genius
It sometimes overwhelms people and makes them act absurdly
Say, talk to oneself
Talk to a non-existent woman
Asfour is like that
If you find him talking to no one, pay no attention
What is it? It's genius
Genius.. excuse me
Hello, sir.. all is ready
Bravo, Kahramana
What? No bravo to your manager
- You're my all-in-all - Right. Mend your language
Come on
It's the boss. Fix your ties
- Peace upon you - And on you
Congratulations, sir
- Asfarot - Yes
Your commands were executed Where's my kiss?
- I owe you one - Two
Come on, guys.. in place Come on, ladies
All in place, that's it
Let the dancer come forward
- What? You didn't ask - How come? To replace the old one
- A servant in your hand - What? You?!
- Will you dance? - Don't you like me?
Come on, you know no one can see you
Get me a dancer right away
You ask me for another to dance by you
so you'd embrace her and sing love songs as I watch?
Come on, will we discuss that again?
Have mercy! Why burn my heart?
It's no time for emotion.. get me a dancer instantly
A servant in your hand She's here
Mr. Asfour
- A dancer is here to see you - Really? Send her in
Alright, sir
Good day, one and all
Kahramana? I'm no fool to fall for your tricks
- Don't be coy now - What?
Have I ever been coy with you? No way, José !
Silence, before I lose my temper
- And hurt me? - Yes
Oh my.. you scared me..l'd beat you and tear you apart
I'd stick you in the piano.. No way, José !
Sir, who's this ''No way, José'' woman?
- Woman? Can you see her? - Yes
- How can you? She's the genie - Genie?
I love hell's sweeties.. Lady Genie..
Maya Genie possess you, you swine, you rat bags
Did you bring me here to mock me with your gang?
Guess again.. I'm Semsema
No way, José !
She's a genie from the slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse, you cow! A waste of suits. A waste of art
What a rude genie, man!
Blast the hour I rubbed the lantern she came from
Me, a lantern?
An electric lantern or a radio one or may be a number 5?
Are you kidding? Bad joke
Can you now leave our theater?
May it collapse on you, with its chairs and balconies
God forbid !
- I'm really scared - No way, José !
Move out of my way!
Asfour, what if she gets offended? You know the tricks she pulls
She might collapse the theater on our heads
Go make up with her
The hall was full of people Where did they go?
I'm going crazy.. I’ll explode
The customer comes right to our door
then is attracted like a magnet to the new theater
A mere singer does all this to us?
Let's go see what they like there
- Me? No way! - Just for the knowledge
It's a good idea, dad
I’ll say.. you go on, but I can't
Right.. your pride won't take it Alia
Spring is back again
and the moon is shining plain
Where is my love who threw me
from love's paradise to its hellish pain?
The days of her approval
bring back and take my life
The one I cared for dumped me
and left me to think of her
The breeze was a melody
sung by the Nile
and its water lovely
would repeat it
Its soft waves were her figure
and moonlight her strings
flirted with the flowers' cheeks
and sang to the night and its secrets
Its tunes intoxicate us
Me and her.. me and her
Me and her, none other
To whom does the shadow smile
night and day?
I had a mate in your sight
who vowed before you
I had a shadow in her heart
that appeared in your dreams
Since she left me
Nightingale's songs are laments
And flowers are the color
of wounds
Autumn came after
and withered the flowers of love
Life after her
is tears, pain and despair
Here's winter with its long nights
for one deserted by his love
He calls out for her
and of his wounds complains
Oh, night, oh, moon,
Oh, breeze, oh, birds
Oh, flowers, oh, branches
Bring me
from my loved one a word
the lonely lover to comfort
She took love's flowers
and left me its thorns
I know not my fault
Except that I loved
and was loyal
She left me
didn't talk to me
nor told me when I’ll see her
I thought she might have mercy on me
and send her shadow in the spring
and send her shadow in the spring
Spring is back again
and the moon is shining plain
Where is my love who threw me
from love's paradise to its hellish pain?
Tell me what you did What happened?
The public's very pleased
But I'm not
Phony theater, full of mosquitoes that bit me
Don't interrupt when I speak
- What a success, dad - He'll ruin us with it
- I thought him a madman - Mad?
We're mad for letting him go
We must bring him back at any cost
Alia, go to his theater
- Congratulate him for the success - Got it, dad.. Excuse me
Alia, where are you going?
Please, please, gentlemen
Thank you
I told you all will be well
It seems that door we went through together is lucky
- Strange! - What is it, sir?
May I have another one?
- Sure - Even stranger
- I don't get it - Never mind
- May I have a third one only? - Sure
How strange
That kiss tastes familiar
Same look.. same taste
Which is which?
Can I help you, sir?
- May I have a final one? - Sure
- Kahramana - Kahramana who? Semsema
Yes, Semsema.. sorry
I’ll go change.. we'll dine to night to celebrate
Really? I’ll change instantly
Kahramana, don't take offense
I got confused
I thought she was you, you her
Blame my eyesight
Poor Asfarot.. I don't blame you, just don't love her
What? Love her? No way I'm in love
- In love? - I mean..
I'm in love with you, how can I love another?
- Yes, who's there? Alia?! - Congratulations
I'm glad at your success..you've no idea how glad I am
You come all the way to me?
Thank you so much, Alia
What lovely tunes! What charm for your audience!
- Don't be fooled - Stay out of it
Stay out? I can't tell you how glad I am
Though I am upset
Why, Alia?
- Don't you know? - No
I nearly died after your squabble with dad
- She's lying - You're a liar
Curse me as you wish
I missed your lovely words
Me curse you, Alia? Never
I can only say one thing..
I love you
Asfarot, stay away from her
- Stay away from me - No way
May God punish dad for parting us
Forget the past, Alia All is changed
You loser
I awaited the success of the operetta to propose
- When will you meet dad? - Tomorrow
- Why not tonight? - Yes, tonight
Don't forget Semsema
I have an appointment tonight
- Can't you postpone it? - No way
- Please - OK
Dad's in a good mood tonight
Great.. I’ll try
- Who is it now? - Sorry I thought you were alone
Miss Alia Nawnaw, famous dancer
Fadel Qeshta's daughter from the theater opposite
This is Miss Semsema
Nice to meet you
, I’ll wait out side, Asfour with dad. Don't be late
Alright
Go on ahead, I’ll follow later
I'm ready
I don't know what to say Semsema
I had a sudden emergency and can't dine with you
I had thought..
Never mind.. some other time
- I'm so sorry.. Semsema - Not at all. It's alright
I hope you enjoy your evening
- Just don't be mad at me - Mad, why? Bye
- Goodbye - Asfarot
- Are you returning to Alia? - Yes
Forgot what they did?
Forgot the money switched to cards?
I remember too well Tonight, I’ll get even
No kidding?! Who are you fooling?
- I do as I please - I don't want you to go
Even if you send the army and all your dad's genies in hell, I’ll go
You asked for it
Can you leave now? I wish to change
Alright.. A servant in your hand
Excuse me, Mimi
- Did he fall for it? - Head over heels
- Good.. when do you meet? - I invited him to dinner
Just get rid of Mimi
Follow me to the back door
Alia.. Alia.. Where to?
Welcome, curlew
Where were you? Come to me, lovely curlew
You violin from heaven
Mr. Qeshta, if not for Alia
you'd never see me again
No way.. that's improper
Are you still mad at me?
Be forgiving.. squabbling is for loved ones
Nothing can part us, dad
- It's trivial, it's over - Yes, it's over
Let me kiss your head. What noble manners
Alia was right to reproach me regarding you
Must you tell him, dad?
I must. He must know
the torment you suffered for the cheat
My torment is ended. We've returned to each other
Congratulations! Come to dinner to celebrate this occasion
Get in
Why didn't you wear pyjamas?
Who did this?
Damn, where's the dress gone?
- And you're laughing? - What do you want?
That I cry? Good on you, Kahramana
I wish I could kiss your hand for these tricks
If you pull one of your tricks on Me
I’ll put you in the lantern
Because she fears for you and wants to keep Qeshta's gang away?
Boqo, stay out of this
Out till when?
We were fine already
Why return to those idiots?
Even so, you preferred them to the girl who loves you, Semsema
You left her crying after promising to take her to the party
Tell him, the bucket
- Me a bucket? - Who said bucket?
Anyway, for your evil acts
you deserve ten buckets and a pail
If you want to remain a friend
don't meddle in private matters
Fine, Banura..
Asfarot
Damn Asfarot and his parents
I told you I'm not Asfarot nor Spiderot
I'm a humanot, a personot
Never mind.. you'll return to your senses
I’ll love you no matter how much you deny your race
What's the end of this love?
I’ll marry you, dear
Marry me? How nice!
Should I marry a genie and have little genies?
Why not? I'm no ordinary genie
My father has ten palaces with walls of gold, diamonds and pearls
And a cheap lantern?
He was mad at me for loving you
I gave up everything for you
How nice!
Next you'll tell me we went to school together
Shame! Have you forgotten our school days too?
How could l? Didn't we graduate primary school 2 years ago?!
2 years.. are you kidding? No way, José !
No way, José? What's that mean?
Why did you say that?
Semsema.. I like her and find her words on my tongue
She better or Alia?
Alia
Me or Alia then?
How is she better than me?
Her face
Her wits.. her figure
or her dancing?
1.. 2.. 3..
1.. 2.. 3..
Don't take offense, Semsema I've worked with them for years
- I couldn't refuse - I said nothing
But you're different
Me? Not at all I'm like I am everyday
Did I know you yesterday?
I've known you for a full 7 days
Why worry, sir? Let's focus on rehearsal
Sir..
Mr. Fever and Miss Flu are waiting outside
So we're in for rough luck
- Who? Qeshta and Alia? - Who else are diseases?
Go, catch the flu.. go on
- Alia - Hello, Asfour
- Roses too? - The least we can do
They don't compare to your daily flowers.. remember?
Sure I do
- Think those days will return? - Sure they will
A pretty couple.. no doubt you were made for each other
I was too cruel to you
when you asked for my daughter's hand in marriage.. she's yours now
- Have you really accepted? - I can't say no to such loyalty
Oh, Asfour.. this is my happiest day
Yes, me too, but l..
No buts
- Everyone must learn the news - Without first..
Without. We must say that due to this occasion
both theaters will be merged under one management.. yours
- But we must first.. - Don't thank me
Come here, everyone
I am proud to announce the marriage of art to art
The merging of song and dance
My daughter Alia will be married to the great composer
the original artist.. Asfour
- Bravo, sir - Congratulations
It's no wedding, but a funeral
No way, Mr. Asfour. If you marry her, I’ll abandon you
It's not by force
You're upset and so is Kahramana
It's not you who'll marry
I'm not the only one.. the whole band are upset
And the catastrophe is that Semsema left us
- Semsema left? - Yes
- Without telling me? - Tell you?
How can she when you replaced her?
You've upset me.. but that's my luck
It's not too late. Tell Kahramana and she..
Servant in your hand Do you command?
I can't go back on my word now
May God bless the wedding, Mr. Qestha
May your kids be next
Asfour, the ma'zoun isn't here yet
- We're in no hurry - We should send someone
Why? No need
Congratulations, Asfour. I wasn't coming, but to avoid upsetting you
I came to your wedding
Thanks Boqo. You're next
To God we all return one day
A wedding indeed !
Fear not, Boqo.. the wedding won't take place
How much longer, driver? I have a wedding
I can't tell what happened to the motor
It was fine for 10 years.. now it stops!
Please.. I'm running half an hour late
What am I to do? I wonder who jinxed me
- It's ten-thirty - Where's-the ma'zoun?
May be he has another wedding
I don't know, but for a wedding to be late is bad
Right you are
You reminded me. The last time the ma'zoun was 5 minutes late
- The groom died - Poor thing
, No worries, Mr. Asfour all will be well
Don't sit there..
Play something.. dance, lady
Who do you love while I long for you?
- Is it done? - Yes, I know my car
I can't believe it let me down
Hurry, please
- Asfour.. Asfour - Yes, dear?
What trick is this? It's 11 and the ma'zoun isn't here
What will people say? How could you?
- What fault is it of mine? - Find a way
- Alright.. Kahramana - A servant in your hand
Get me a ma'zoun now
Me get you a ma'zoun?
And let you marry a woman I know is tricking you?
- Just do as I say? - As you say?Alright
I will regardless of consequences
Oh, my.. what did I tell you?
Since you're in love with another
You should have told me and I'd leave you
Dad, what's happening?
I've no inkling what's happening
Asfour..
Don't ask.. I see, but what can I do?
See what? Can this happen to Alia's wedding?
- What are you doing? - There's more
More? I’ll show you!
See if I don't return you to the lantern
To hell !
- Kahramana - Your wish is my command
You'll return with me Kahramana
Forgive him this once.. he knows not what he does
I can't help it.. I gave him bliss, and he threw it away
I’ll try a second time
Try? What use is it?
However you try he won't accept his lot
Who accepts his lot?
Don't believe me?
Come with me
See all these?
Greed and selfishness
and materialism have blinded them
Qeshta cares not for his daughter's joy but her dowry
Alia cares not who makes her happy, but rich
Asfour is carried along by the current and can't tell what's good
As for Boqo, who is a true friend.. he's helpless
Keep dancing..
No matter how hard you dance, you only get your lot
Clowns in the hand of fate
- Trust me.. our world is better - A servant in your hand
Kahramana, where are you?
- Boqo, help me - Boqo, my foot!
What happened? What are you wearing?
These are my old clothes
You poor swindler, who trick decent girls
Daddy.. Daddy
Where is he? Tell me..
What rubbish is this?Are we here so you can mock us?
- Kahramana - Kahramana who, you madman?
Is he the one you left Mimi Bey for?
Kahramana, don't do this to me
- You deserve worse - Come with me
Damn you, may we never see you again
Go to hell
Come to me
I love your great ideas Tell me
Whose trick was this? Yours or Kahramana's
What trick, Boqo?
The one you played on the guests to spoil the wedding
- You think so? - Sure.. tell me..
where's Kahramana, so we can go to our new home?
Who knows where Kahramana is now?
She must be sleeping in the lantern
- The lantern is gone, Boqo - What?
- Gone? Gone how? - I threw it out the window
- Window? What window? - The palace window
The palace window? You threw it out yourself?
- Yes - Did you say yes?!
And you stand here like a log? Damn you
Let's go find it before someone steals it
Let's go, man
Are you sure the palace was here?
Don't you know? All surroundings are the same
I’ll go nuts
Has she disappeared into thin air?
We lose everything at once?
Frankly, I'm the fool
I couldn't preserve what I had
Fool ! Right you are !
Are you crazy?
Everything? What are you? You're no human
Go before me.. may God damn your house
He has already
Let's go. It's no use
Hurry along.. come on
You've made me suffer with you
We're back to the pull and push brand
Tomorrow, instead of awaking to Banura and Kahramana
you'll awake to Bahluq and Faka
and the jinx, lady Warda
Get in, so I can push you
Get in, you've brought me trouble.. damn you
- Oh, my head.. good morning - Morning, lady Warda
- How are you? - Terrible. I had a bad night
What was that noise in the alley?
- What noise? - Who knows?
One can no longer survive in this alley
I wish I were rich and lived in Garden City
Boy, it's hot
My oh my.. in the name of Allah
Why are you back, juggler?
Say good morning first
You're the nervy one! Where were you all this week?
- I was eating nuts - Nuts?
You kidding?
Rather than pay me?
Ever since I knew you, I couldn't buy a whole pack of cigarettes
Have some sense and pay me now
Instead of cigarettes, smoke a waterpipe
Keep your voice down.. he'll awake
What happened to your eyes?
Where did he go?
He's singing abracadabra in the alley..
Pay up, now, I won't let you go
I have no money for dinner Get up
Here, eat.. move
- Your acquaintance is bad - Here's the rifle
- Get lost - Sir..
Any news?
None.. I just came from El-Masry No answer
Make another ad
Finished the operetta?
I am in no mood
What? No mood? What's mood got to do with work?
Enough with the delay What'll people say?
We opened for one day only
We want to come up with something great this time
Patience, Boqo
I have no patience, the ad for opening night is tomorrow
Will you go home, or shall I let the driver wait?
You go home.. I’ll close shop
Oh my love
why have you been long gone?
Oh my love
do your call, have you forgotten?
I wished..
you'd come and let me see you
I wished..
to find your consolation
Oh my love
you've been long gone
Why have you been so long?
My love
When you stayed away so long
Estranged in the world felt I
I'm lonely with no hope at all
I call your picture to my eye
You're the one I love
You're my life companion
I call your-name
My heart is fed up with suffering
I miss you
I long for your beauty
You left me..
alone with your shadow
We parted too long ago
The memory recalls my woe
When will you come back to me?
and with you bring
my peace of heart?
You?
Where's Kahramana? Why did you take her?
I took nothing
You threw her away despite my warnings
Luck comes only once in life
If not for you I wouldn't have known Kahramana
Nor would I suffer as I do now
Man never changes
He likes to scapegoat others
Instead of mending the mistake
He cries over spilt milk like you
Instead of trying to smile to the future
What do you mean? Shall I forget Kahramana?
She was my life
Are you sorry to lose Kahramana or what she gave you?
I want Kahramana only.. I want nothing else
Please, give her back
How short-sighted man is
He clings on to dreams and escapes reality
Kahramana was a dream, Asfour It's over
Fate always makes up for one thing with another
Look around you and you'll find Kahramana's not lost as you think
You mean to say Semsema?
Yes, Kahramana and Semsema are One
They're one? How you made me rest easy
But what's the use?
I lost even Semsema, I lost everything
Don't be ungrateful, Asfour
You have your youth, art and work
Why ignore these?
- Is my love of no consequence? - Let it inspire your art
Make tunes to comfort those like yourself
Who knows? It maybe your lot
Your words gave me new spirit.. I’ll please you
But tell me, who are you?
- l.. I am destiny and fate - Oh my!
Is there no end?
We won't succeed like this
My love
How nice!
Next you'll be getting a bed here to save rent, and not work
Say good morning first
Good morning. Done with the operetta?
Say good morning to Semsema
Semsema.. good morning
Here.. have you done the operetta?
Now say good morning to Kahramana
, Kahramana and her mum, dad aunt, uncle, and grandparents
And the lantern she came from
and the miserable hour when she left us
Happy now?
Have you done the operetta?
Here.. Happy?
The End?
Asfarot, come to me
You too.. and you too
You too.. and you too
What's this? Damn the man
Where are you Kahramana, to make this reality?
Kahramana? What about me?
I can do your every bidding A servant in your hand
Misses, please.. show some life and energy
And you show more movement
Start again.. go on
Play..
Where are you, Semsema? I told you she alone will do
If she wanted to come, she would have
They're OK. How are the costumes?
It's up to you.. great
Prepare them now Tomorrow's last rehearsal
Alright
Great.. set design isn't bad
Just place some stairs here for the genies
- Get it? - Yes, sir
All upstairs.. all on stage
3 minutes till curtain
All on stage in 3 minutes
3 minutes.. all on stage
You made my eyes miss you
and left my heart all alone
Amid my sorrows
I wander lost
in the universe
- Are you serious? - Like I said
- Where? - The office
- In the office? - Yes
The atmosphere is romantic and charming
The eye soaks up its beauty
I'm bewildered on earth
I say my love..
I say my love where are you?
Oh, you who are alone in the night
Life is full of every beautiful thing
See, I have a bird
whose voice is exquisite When it sings
it heals burnt hearts
Here's a nightingale.. will you buy?
I want a kiss in return
I can't see a bird captured
I’ll pay if you'll let it fly
I won't take a kiss
I won't take a kiss
I want you to love me forever
My love left me and departed
With her to live all my life I wanted
Semsema, my love
Not now. Later
I found my love
who'd left me lonely
I often suffered torment
while I was in her absence
in her absence lonely
You, called by love
and heard my tunes
I often suffered sleeplessness
for parting with my loved ones
I was alone
writhing in my deprivation
Your proximity is my joy
Don't stay away again
You're here and so is she
You must live here with us
Have mercy
Let us
live together in the world as lovers
I suffered a lot in her absence
and tasted a bitter cup of torment
Do us a favor
- Leave us - No way.. no way
- Have mercy - No way.. no way
I smell the blood of a human soul
who isn't genie nor ghoul
What is it, devils?
Tell me why are you noisy?
This girl's beauty is charming
We want her with us devils
and we'll live with her
This man with melodies lovely
made all existence jolly
Let him stay with us as we choose
Judge, fair Sultan
in love between hearts
One hearts ways toward the other
How can a love done be forgone?
Love is a nation with its Sultan
who rules over all others
Oh you, who bow to me as genies
Let these lovers live free
Love is a matter of fate
One lover must enjoy the other
The End
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