Cairo Station 1958
Dive into the gripping world of *Cairo Station (1958)*, Youssef Chahine's intense crime-drama thriller that paints a raw portrait of obsession and social struggle in post-colonial Cairo.
Director: Youssef Chahine
Cast
Farid Shawqy
Abu Siri
Hind Rostom
Hanuma
Youssef Chahine
Qinawi
Hassan El Baroudy
Madbouli
Abdel Aziz Khalil
Abo Gaber
Ahmed Abaza
Mansour
Essmat Mahmoud
Hussain Ismael
راكب بالقطار
Naima Wasfi
زعيمة منظمة المراة الحرة
Abdel Ghani El Nagdi
مسافر صعيدي
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cairo Station (1958) about?
Set against the bustling backdrop of Cairo's central train station, the film follows Qinawi, a newspaper peddler with a physical disability, whose unhealthy fixation on Hanuma, a drink vendor, spirals into dark obsession. Meanwhile, Hanuma's love for Abu Siri—a unionizing porter fighting against exploitation—sets the stage for a collision of passion and social upheaval.
Who directed Cairo Station?
Cairo Station was directed by the acclaimed Youssef Chahine, a towering figure in Egyptian cinema known for blending social realism with psychological depth in his storytelling.
Who stars in Cairo Station?
The film stars Farid Shawqy as Qinawi, Hind Rostom as Hanuma, and Youssef Chahine himself as Abu Siri, with supporting roles by Hassan El Baroudy and Abdel Aziz Khalil.
Is Cairo Station (1958) worth watching?
Cairo Station offers a gripping blend of psychological intensity and social drama, though its unrated status and 1950s setting mean it may not appeal to all modern audiences. Fans of character-driven thrillers and classic international cinema will likely find its atmosphere and themes deeply rewarding.
How long is Cairo Station?
Cairo Station has a runtime of 77 minutes.
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About Cairo Station (1958) — Obsession and Rebellion at Cairo's Central Station
Dive into the gripping world of *Cairo Station (1958)*, Youssef Chahine's intense crime-drama thriller that paints a raw portrait of obsession and social struggle in post-colonial Cairo. At the heart of the story is Qinawi, a newspaper peddler with a physical disability, whose fragile existence unravels when he becomes consumed by an unrequited infatuation with the vivacious drink vendor Hanuma. Beneath the sun-baked chaos of the central train station, a parallel conflict simmers as Hanuma's lover, Abu Siri—a proud and determined porter—leads a quiet rebellion against the station's ruthless boss, rallying his coworkers to fight for fair treatment.
Chahine crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere where tension simmers beneath every transaction and glance, blending searing social commentary with the unhinged inner world of a man on the brink. This isn't just a crime thriller; it's a character study steeped in the grit of urban life, where dreams and desperation collide against the iron wheels of progress.
